Testimonial for Shannon Cronin, CPD(CAPPA), CD(DONA)
My husband and I hired Shannon both as a birth and postpartum doula, and we are so thankful we did! We had our first baby in October 2023 and Shannon guided us through what to expect in the birth process and helped us decide our preferences without any judgement or persuasion. When the actual day came, Shannon was quick to be available and made it to the hospital faster than I thought possible. She provided encouragement to me and reassurance to my husband. When things didn’t go as planned she also helped us understand the decisions that needed to be made and benefits/risks of the different options. Shannon stayed at the hospital until we were settled with baby and headed to our room.
For postpartum care, I am forever grateful to Shannon arriving at our home shortly after us on the day of discharge to give us some relief (a long nap!) after a few sleepless nights in the hospital. She taught us everything in those early days: the first bath, managing dry skin, the umbilical cord, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, baby wearing, winter layers, soothing, etc. We don’t have family nearby so Shannon’s support was invaluable. We gained such trust in Shannon’s care and expertise! Each time she arrived to our door we immediately relaxed and could take a deep breath.
-Janelle Raykin
January 18, 2024
Shannon Cronin, CPD(CAPPA), CD(DONA)
Nurturing Roots Doula, LLC
Birth Fee: $1800
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $50
