Testimonial for Chana Diamond
We were drawn to working with Chana after hearing her recount her own birth on a podcast, immediately connecting with her sense of humor, spirituality and radiant sensitivity. Upon meeting, she made us feel immediately at ease, combining a non-judgmental attitude with a quiet confidence and no-nonsense air demonstrating her wisdom and experience. We were wavering on whether or not to pursue a home birth and Chana encouraged us to trust our gut and believe that our hope for a beautiful birth was possible and not naive.
Working with Chana was pure joy. She approached the mysterious and unknowable aspects of the birth journey with reverence and excitement, and this attitude rubbed off on us, transforming our anxiety into awe. She answered all of our questions and checked in frequently to see how we were doing physically and emotionally. She provided amazing suggestions on birth education classes, books, and other resources. Her perspective is at once grounded and loving, which casts the real world in a warm glow of comfort and ease.
Sandy was born three weeks early at home, with Chana as well as our families. Chana was by my side the entire time, always knowing what words of encouragement I needed to hear. Looking into her eyes felt like looking into the eyes of a sister, someone who emanated trust and love. She said that my body and my baby knew what to do and I believed her. She suggested different positions that kept the labor process dynamic and manageable. She kept us grounded in each present moment, in each wave of sensation, and made the birth process *almost* fun! Thanks to Chana, my birth was the most empowering, psychedelic, profound experience, truly all I could have hoped for and was scared to ask for.
In the challenging first few days postpardum, Chana again made us believe in our abilities as parents and completely transformed our mindset from panic to gratitude and self-trust. And she still does!
-Priscilla & Micah
December 18, 2023
Chana Diamond
doula chana, birth doula & lactation counselor
Birth Fee: $2650 to $2750
