Testimonial for Sarah Hornstein, CD(DONA), CLS
My partner and I had a great experience working with Sarah. As new parents, we were looking for someone to help guide us in our birth options and help navigate postpartum care and breastfeeding. Our baby ended up coming a month early via emergency c-section, but even though Sarah couldn't be there the day of she helped guide us through the process and visited us in the hospital as soon as she could. She encouraged us to advocate for ourselves and her advice made a big difference. I don't think we would've even thought to ask to go for a walk outside, to request mobile monitoring, and ask to hold daughter as soon as possible after she was taken to the NICU if it weren't for Sarah's encouragement. We are so thankful for her guidance. She really helped us take charge of our birth experience and understand our rights and choices along the way.
Sarah was a great help with my breastfeeding experience as well. I had some initial struggles because my daughter was so small and sleepy, but Sarah had some really good tips and helped me make some good adjustments. Sarah encouraged me to follow my baby's cues, which was the best advice I could've received. I was able to transition to exclusively breastfeeding without pumping, and my baby and I are both happier for it! Two months postpartum when I was having some new issues with feeding and fussiness and Sarah helped me trouble shoot again, which was greatly appreciated.
Having Sarah as a third party to acknowledge feelings and thoughts was reassuring for my partner as well. Sarah helped educate my partner in how he could help during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. She helped us learn how we could work together every step of the way.
-Rian Ervin
November 16, 2023
Birth Fee: $2250
