When I first found out I was pregnant my sister said the one thing I must do is get a doula. I never had a child before, but I thought she was crazy. I thought I only wanted my mom and partner and they would be enough to get me through delivery. Boy was I wrong and I am glad I listened to my sister! Rachel was my sister's doula and she raved about her so much I had to have her!! ??
Throughout my pregnancy Rachel coached me on how to prepare for delivery. I planned to have a natural birth so I was paying attention to everything and doing all the exercises she taught me every visit.
During my labor Rachel was the only person I wanted! Funny how I thought it would be my mom and partner but it wasn't. It was the woman that knew every aspect of birthing, when to move, when to breathe, when to take a sip of water! Her presence was so calming, her body moved with mine and she just knew what to do to calm my mind and get me to focus on the most important thing...getting my baby in my arms.
I cannot thank Rachel enough for just being Rachel! Sounds corny but this experience was so incredible because of the person she is and the woman she brings out in you! Having a natural birth was empowering and I truly believe I couldn't have done it without her!!
-Mandy Irizarry
December 12, 2023
Doula Rachel
Birth Fee: $2250