We interviewed several Doulas and knew Denae was the perfect fit from the start! She is extremely knowledgeable about birth and post partum and newborn care which made us feel confident we would be supported in each stage of our birth journey. Her calm and reassuring personality really made us feel comfortable and confident through our prep, home birth, and post partum check ins.
We really felt like Denae took the time to get to know us and our birth preferences and she put together a birth plan for us and our honeymoon birth midwives to use and reference, with backup plans included in case we needed to transfer. We had the home birth of our dreams and Denae was there starting in the morning when we first called for support all through the birth and beyond. She helped provide comfort and support and confidence during labor, helping with positions and helping my husband to support me best, she took beautiful photos that we will forever cherish and look back upon fondly, she was there to make sure I was nourished during and after birth, helped to clean up and start laundry, and helped me get the initial latch correct for feeding on both sides which was soooo helpful when I was so tired. Overall Denae was an incredibly valuable part of our at home birth team and I know it wouldn't have been as positive of an experience without her.
The post partum check in was super helpful too and full of resources and information for new parents! Her care goes beyond birth and really sets parents and their new baby up for success. I will absolutely hire Denae for future births and would reccomend her to anyone considering a Doula!!! Best money we spent for our birth prep to have a lifetime of a positive memory to look back on!
Thank you Denae!!
-Casey Boegeman
September 12, 2023
Sanctuary Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1400