We were so grateful to have Diana as our doula! I went overdue almost 2 weeks, and while my doctor was encouraging me to get induced at 39 weeks and on, she helped us stand our ground in waiting for our son's timing, encouraging us to remain calm and patient. She also provided us with lots of different options for naturally inducing labor as we got closer to 42 weeks. At 41 and 5, my water broke, but still with no consistent contractions! Our doctors wanted to induce, and Diana encouraged us to ask for more time to try to get things going naturally. I never would've thought to ask the doctors for this if it wasn't for Diana! We were given time, and labor indeed progressed. I was breast pumping and going on walks being active etc. Throughout labor and delivery, Diana was a strong support for me and my husband, providing counter pressure, massage, and speaking words of encouragement! When things got difficult with pushing, she helped me to remain calm and focused. Because of some complications with pushing, I realized I needed to get the epidural. Though I was planning to go natural and really wanting to, this was a time when the epidural was a necessary intervention, and I knew in the moment it was the right decision for me and for this birth. Diana was very supportive and encouraging that this was a good time for this intervention, and that helped me to be more accepting of the epidural. A few hours later(after a nap and 40 minutes or pushing) I delivered a healthy baby boy! Between her, my husband and our nurses/doctor, I felt incredibly taken care of and safe in such a vulnerable state.
-Monica Eicher
June 27, 2023
Mother Love Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $700 to $850