Testimonial for Rosie Peterson
When I was pregnant with my 4th child, I found a website on the internet where I could look at introductions of doulas in the SD area. The minute I saw Rosie's picture I knew that I wanted to meet her. I sent her an email and we set up a time to meet. We it it off, signed the contract, gave Rosie a deposit. We continued meetiny, talked on the phone and emailed. A few months into my pregnancy my husband got a major paycut at work. We looked at our budget and realized we will not be able to afford a doula anymore :(. I sent Rosie an email explaining our situation. She's replied saying that she understands and that she doesn't care about money, she does what she does for the love of life, birth, babies. I was shocked, couldn't believe that she would do this for us, free. Rosie suggested that we keep meeting as planned, she came over to our house, she even held a "class" to our kids! The morning I went into labor my husband called her and she rushed to be by our side. She massaged my lower back and helped me breathe through my contractions. It was a Saturday and I know she had plans with her family, but she did not even make a phone call, she gave her full attention to us. We laughed a lot, listened to U2 and made fun of my husband who fell asleep in a rocking chair :). Rosie helped me make decisions, she gently instructed the nurses what to do, but was not pushy or bothersome. My son was born healthy and adorable :). Rosie stayed with us while I nursed my baby, helped me to the bathroom, I had to finally send her on her way, so she wouldn't have to cancel her plans for the afternoon. She would have stayed all night if I needed her to. I will forever be greatful to her and will think of her as an amazing person, someone who loves God, loves people and the miracle of life!
-Zsuzsi Khoury
January 31, 2010
Rosie Peterson
Serenity Blessings Doula Care
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $50
