Testimonial for Rachel Connolly Kwock, CD(DONA), CLC
Rachel was the best thing we did for our pregnancy and birth!!! The 4 pregnancy sessions were so informative and helpful. We did the 2 virtual information sessions, which honestly could have replaced the hospital sessions we did as Rachel’s were so much more useful and chock full of great content. The final 2 sessions were so nice to do in the comfort and privacy of our home, and a nice way to try different exercises and stretches ahead of labor.
Rachel was fantastic and the best support system we could have asked for during the labor. I had an induction so she came to the hospital once active labor started and helped me try different positions in the shower and bed. Her guidance for laboring and discussing medical interventions were so helpful to us. She helped me start breastfeeding during the Golden Hour, and stayed with us until we got to the Mother & Baby section of the hospital.
Post-partum, she’s continued to be a valuable resource and support system. She came to our house one day after we got home from the hospital to check on my recovery and help us with some breastfeeding and latching issues. We had another home visit at 6 weeks and her continued support from the in home visits to texting, was so helpful in navigating this new phase.
Rachel has the magical combination of pregnancy, birthing and postpartum experience and knowledge while feeling like yours talking to a supportive family friend. I’ve really appreciated being able to just have an open conversation about all my questions along this journey without feeling rushed or judged. She also provided personal touches like bringing me dried raspberry tea leaves from her garden, to letting me borrow exercise balls ahead of labor and a Solly wrap for baby wearing post-birth. These extra resources were invaluable!
Everyone should consider hiring a doula and we would work with Rachel again in a heartbeat!
-Lauren P.
November 21, 2023
Rachel Connolly Kwock, CD(DONA), CLC
Birth & Postpartum Doula Srvcs + Photo & Lactation
Birth Fee: $2200 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $70
