Testimonial for Shannon Cronin, CPD(CAPPA), CD(DONA)
Shannon was our doula during our VBAC experience and was instrumental in helping us have a successful VBAC!
Before the birth, Shannon met with us at home to get to know what our hopes were for the upcoming birth. She walked through different scenarios with us to get a deep understanding of what we wanted and helped us think through the different directions the birth could go. She also showed us different strategies for laboring that could help us be successful during our upcoming birth like positioning, birth balls, affirmations and more. This all helped us to feel very prepared for labor when it came and helped us feel in control of our birth experience.
During labor, Shannon was such a calm and positive presence in our birth. She was one step ahead about knowing what I needed and worked seamlessly with the hospital staff to get us all the tools and set the environment we wanted. She offered both hands on support during the birth as well as emotional support, encouragement, positive affirmations, and most importantly wonderful support and guidance for my husband. She helped prop him up, allowing him to be the most wonderfully support person. Ultimately, she was a necessary part of our team and I don’t believe we could have had a successful VBAC without her. I also believe, because of her support and guidance, we would have had a positive birth experience regardless of delivery method because she helped us feel in control and completely supported.
-Marie Stewart
October 09, 2023
Shannon Cronin, CPD(CAPPA), CD(DONA)
Nurturing Roots Doula, LLC
Birth Fee: $1800
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $50
