Testimonial for Denise Bolds MSW, CD(DONA) CLC, CBE
Denise has been by side for the c-section delivery of three of my children. After the first time we delivered one of my children together, calling Denise for subsequent babies was an absolute default just like knowing I had to make that first OB appointment it wasnt an option for me to ever even think about having a baby without her. She has been such an important part of each of these children coming into the world, and for so many reasons.
From a process perspective, she is organized, punctual, very knowledgeable on everything that could and should be happening, and she is a HUGE advocate. She will know what all of your wishes are, and what your alternative wishes are if anything doesn't go according to plan and she will help you arrive at and articulate those wishes as you prepare ahead of time for the upcoming delivery of your baby. You can trust that she will walk into your delivery and no matter what happens. She will remember what's important to you, and she will push to make sure that those things are reality.
In terms of soft skills, Denise brings even more to your delivery. In all three of the deliveries that we were part of together, she was texting my husband while she was by my side, making sure that he knew what was going on and if he was OK because he wasn't in the room. She calmed my fears and also ALWAYS gave me a play by play of what was happening from all angles. After the birth during my hospital stays as well as when I got home, she continually checked in on me to make sure I was OK and kept giving me really important or reminders about my own self-care and mental well-being.
We've had very easy deliveries together, and my last one was very hard. She was my calm and my strength in the hard times. I can't imagine having gone through any of it without her.
-Tia
December 23, 2023
Denise Bolds MSW, CD(DONA) CLC, CBE
Bold Doula! Black Women Do VBAC, CLC, CBE
Birth Fee: $0 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $60
