Testimonial for Greta Long
My husband and I decided very last minute to hire a doula for our home birth, and we were so so thankful we were able to hire Greta! She's usually booked but thanks to vacation scheduling, it all worked out! Our midwife recommended her because of positive experiences she had with her at other births and our shared Christian faith.
Even with her busy schedule, she made time to meet with us twice in the last 2 weeks leading up to our due date, and checked in regularly between meet ups. Meeting ahead of time helped us get comfortable with each other and learn helpful comfort measures before the big day!
One thing I really loved about Greta is that she wanted to be at the birth as soon as possible, so she could help us settle in before things got too intense.
My birth ended up being fast and intense, and Greta rushed over as fast as she could when I asked her to come. She immediately helped with comfort measures and intuitively knew what to do, even though I was too far into labor to give any feedback or direction. She also coached my husband on how to help me. She was willing to help in truly any way we needed, from getting supplies for the midwife, heating up food, making phone calls, you name it!
She stayed for hours after the birth cleaning up, making sure we were taken care of. She even deflated and dried out the birth pool without being asked, by hand, so we could rest.
She continued to check on us in the following days, both in person and through text. She was willing to help around the house and answer questions I had.
She was funny and personable during our interactions before birth, is a wonderful Christian women, and worked SO hard to make me as comfortable as possible during and after our birth! We're so thankful for her!!!
-Katie Roetzel
August 14, 2023
Greta Long
Greta Long Doula Care Services
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1500
