Shari is a fantastic doula. We met with her when I was 20 weeks along and just beginning to consider switching providers and papering for a natural, unmediated birth. Shari is a wealth of knowledge and provided us with lots of information to consider at our first meeting with her. We decided we wanted Shari as our doula after that meeting and from that point on, she was an invaluable resource to us. She provided many articles to read to assist us in our birthing decisions. She also recommended childbirth and breastfeeding classes, which were both wonderful.
During labor and birth, Shari was instrumental. She provided words of encouragement, reminded me to relax when I was tensed up, applied counter-pressure during contractions, and applied a cold washcloth to my forehead and back of my neck during transition and pushing. Shari was also my advocate with the nursing staff to ensure they followed my birth plan. She was wonderful and helped us achieve the birth we had dreamed of!
-Julie DiMatteo
March 25, 2013
Bodyworks Atlanta & A Doula's Touch
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $50