Testimonial for Corinne Bargen

I don't normally write testimonials or "like" things on facebook, but I have to make an exception to sing the praises of Corinne Bargen, who did me the great favour of being my doula for the birth of my second child. Corinne joined me in the hospital for the first three nights after my son was born, and she wrapped him in her arms and into a snuggly wrap and cooed and loved him, just as I did during the days. She brought me my son when he was hungry, but let me get those critical hours of sleep so that I could recover from my c-section quickly. Corinne is confident in her abilities (she is the mother of three boys herself), and wise beyond her young years. She has amazing interpersonal skills, knows how to handle nurses and doctors, and also vulnerable new mothers. And of course babies LOVE her. My son just hears her voice and beams huge smiles - you'd swear he remembers those first few days and hours in the hospital in Corinne's arms. My only regret is that I didn't find Corinne to help me with the birth of my first child. If there is a gift I could give any new mother and baby, it would be to have Corinne by your side when your little one enters the world.

-Brigitte Wagner

April 11, 2013