Testimonial for Rosie Peterson
I first met Rosie through the Hearts & Hands program for UCSD Birth Center. I was seeing a midwife through the birth center and they mentioned I could request a free doula. I wasn't really sure if needed one, but it seemed like a nice idea and why not get as much help and support as we could? Even though Rosie was doing this on a volunteer basis, she came to our home ahead of time and got to know us, and she even met us at our home when I first went into labor. On the drive to UCSD she called ahead for us and got their one birth tub reserved and filling up for us. She was awesome throughout the birth, supporting me through standing and swaying labor, giving my husband's back a break. She also caught some really great snapshots for us, which I was thrilled to have afterwards. My husband and I both knew that the next birth, we would be calling Rosie directly and hiring her for our doula.
So some 3 1/2 years later when I was pregnant with my son and planning a home birth, we looked up Rosie and signed her up! It was so nice to have someone we already knew and had had doula for us before. She was again supportive and helpful. Being at home, it was nice to have someone there before the midwife needed to be called, and Rosie helped us determine when to make the call. We had a beautiful home water birth.
I've never regretted having a doula and am so glad I got introduced to the idea through Hearts & Hands. I would heartily recommend Rosie! She's got a warm and tender approach. We'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
-Jerusha Foltz
January 31, 2010
Rosie Peterson
Serenity Blessings Doula Care
Birth Fee: $2200
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $50
