Testimonial for Samantha Leininger, CD(DONA)
When I was first approached on the subject of hiring a doula for my first birth I wasn't sure it was right for me. I had never heard of a doula before and wasn't entirely sure how they fit into the experience. After meeting with Samantha and learning more about the service, experience in a hospital setting, and what the value was I decided to move forward with it.
What I realized during our experience is that the Doula, especially one that has the RN background like Samantha, bridges some gaps that the hospital and OB team have when dealing with a pregnancy. Samantha educated us on the entire process which was super important to us as first time parents. We took a class as well but for us it was so much nicer to meet in person and discuss the process, what we wanted, and how to get there.
When it came time for me to go to the hospital Samantha was there with us the entire time. This is when I knew I made the right choice. Honestly I don't know if I could have done it without her! Her experience made all the difference for me personally and us as a family. We opted in for birth photography because we are far away from our family and wanted to share and remember the experience. Samantha fought to be in the operating room with us after we opted for a c-section after a long labor and beautifully captured every moment. Our family was so gracious for the pictures we shared with them.
I would recommend Samantha to everyone. The expertise and education we received was excellent. Her support was so great that we feel as though we made a lifetime connection.
-Shelby Zimmerman
April 03, 2023
Samantha Leininger, CD(DONA)
Virago Birth Services | Doula & Photographer |
Birth Fee: $2000 to $3500
