Testimonial for Cynthia Barger, CPM, CLD
When I found out I was pregnant, I was thrilled and overwhelmed. Thrilled because the baby boy I had been praying for was finally here, but overwhelmed because I wanted to take the best care possible of him starting in the womb, but there was so much information out there I was overwhelmed. While I would have ideally loved an at-home birth, my husband was not sold. However, I heard from a friend about the midwifery and the option of having a doula. After reaching out, I went in for a consoltation and that is when I met Cynthia who is a midwife who is also a doula.
From the start, I felt comfortable around Cynthia. She was friendly but professional. My appointments with her didn't feel rushed. She asked me many questions and listened. However, she was also a wealth of knowledge as she gave me links to websites as well as birthing courses. She talked me through all the options I had. Most importantly, she helped me work through my birth plan. Going into my last weeks of pregnancy, I felt as confident as one can while just waiting for this baby to make his grand entrance. With that being said, I went into labor a week early. Nothing went as planned and yet Cynthia was still there at three in the morning when I was just two hours from meeting my son face to face. I had already been in the hospital being monitored for other issues, but at the time no one knew I was actively in labor.
When I called Cynthia, she not only rushed to meet me there, she knew exactly what I needed. She rushed in with oils to massage my aching back, orange juice, and encouraging words. She got me in the right positions to help my water break. She was the one who got my doctor there, and before I knew it my sweet son had made it. I really do not know what I would have done without her that night. I joke that I would still be in labor now if it weren't for her! I am truly grateful for a doula who knew what I needed and cared so diligently for me and my son.
-Hannah Rood
March 15, 2023
Cynthia Barger, CPM, CLD
Wichita Birth Assistance
Birth Fee: $850 to $950
