Testimonial for Christina Hughes
We hired Christina as our birth doula for the birth of our first baby in 2023. From the start of our prenatal meetings, we clicked right away and we both knew it was a good match mutually. I do not live in a fat body and wanted to be conscious of that, but at no point did Christina make me feel like I was not the "right type" of client for her. I have chronic illnesses and not only did Christina already know a lot about my disorder, she did additional and thorough research regarding my condition during pregnancy and birth - the risks associated, alternative methods of coping, etc.
I ended up having a 45 hour labor that ended in a dangerous c-section (due in NO part to our laboring process - I medically could not have had a vaginal birth.) Throughout my long laboring, Christina helped keep me grounded, reminded me to find my breath, and compassionately guided my husband through partner support. Having Christina there made the entire process significantly less scary, especially when it got scary. She shouldered the medical advocacy that I nor my husband had the capacity to provide. She was a main go-to for our providers, she knew my personal wants, needs, and medical requirements to a point where she could answer almost any question a provider asked her. If she did not know the answer, she was the compassionate messenger who reminded me frequently that I always have a choice with whatever options were being presented.
While I cannot have a VBAC for any future children, I would instantly hire Big Fat Pregnancy again in a heartbeat for any future pregnancies and postpartum support. She became a fast friend that I deeply trust to care for me in the scariest of times.
-Erin
September 19, 2023
Christina Hughes
Big Fat Pregnancy
Birth Fee: $3000
Postpartum Rate: $65
