Terri is just beyond words amazing! She has such a calming and nurturing presence and SO much experience. From our initial meeting it was clear we needed her on our birth team - it felt like we had known her forever because we just clicked. It was clear Terri had so much expertise that made us feel so prepared and confident heading into labor. We were really hoping for an unmedicated VBAC for this birth and I don't think it would have happened if Terri wasn't there supporting us and advocating for our birth plan. I have countless memories from our daughter's birthday of times that Terri saved the day - from little things like when we walked into the L&D room and I was cold and she immediately found a blanket from a warmer for me to use (that my husband and I definitely would not have thought to open up or ask for!), or bigger things, like when she was able to calm down a random group of doctors who were ready to do a C-section because baby's heart rate dropped only when I was in a certain position - with her constant care and monitoring of me she was able to catch things and come up with suggestions the nurses didn't notice. She is the perfect mix of comfort and support while also not shying away from speaking up when I needed an advocate (while also maintaining exceptional rapport and cohesion with the medical team!). She was a huge support for my husband as well, who probably wouldn't have gone to the bathroom or consumed any food/water otherwise. Going into a birth with an expert like Terri on your team is the best thing you can do to set yourself up for a positive birth experience! I have such beautiful, happy memories of my daughter's birthday and Terri played such a significant role in that, for which I am forever grateful!
-Melanie A
January 14, 2024
Colorado Caring Doulas
Birth Fee: $2200