Testimonial for Adriana Babler, Ph.D., CD(DONA)
When I found out I was pregnant, I became riddled with fears of everything that could go wrong with my pregnancy. I was wanted a natural childbirth in a hospital setting, but had doubts that this was achievable for me considering some health risk factors. After my husband and I conducted research, we discovered the pros of using a doula, and how it could be very advantageous for someone like me. We decided to go for it in hopes of squelching my anxieties and increasing the chances of making my birth plan a reality.
Adriana came highly recommended. Our experience with her was nothing short of amazing. From beginning to end, she made herself available whenever we had questions or needed reassurances. I was at first hesitant about the idea of having a stranger participate in such an intimate event, but Adriana was kind, warm, professional, and non-judgmental, which really helped ease me; her knowledge and expertise were impressive.
When my water broke a month early, Adriana quickly responded and immediately began assisting me and helping me get comfortable. As game time drew closer, she used a variety of techniques to help me deal with the tremendous amount of pain I was experiencing. Each time I'd begin to fill with self-doubt, thinking I could go no more, there she was, encouraging me, holding my hand, or comforting me in some form. Six hours later, we delivered a healthy baby. For this I am grateful. I had very little medical intervention (an IV port and one round of antibiotics), no pain medication, and no epidural. I think the hospital staff was just as surprised as I was by this. Turns out ‘all-natural’ childbirths in this hospital are rare nowadays—occurring only in one out of every three hundred births. I truly don’t think it would have been possible without the support of Adriana and my husband.
Adriana was one of the best investments we've ever made. I will continue to sing her praises for years to come.
-Laura Jacobo
May 18, 2013
Adriana Babler, Ph.D., CD(DONA)
Serendipity Birthing
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
