Realizing around 36 weeks pregnant that we could use additional birth and labor support in the hospital, we were matched with Cari through a friend's referral. We met Cari at our house to discuss what the next few weeks would look like, including what labor and a vaginal delivery would entail at our chosen hospital (Swedish First Hill). Two weeks later, at 38 weeks, we discovered our son was in a breech position and that we needed a c-section. Cari provided daily, if not hourly, support in what became a whirlwind last week of pregnancy--from being there with us at the hospital for our unsuccessful ECV, to guiding us when labor began a day before the scheduled c-section. Her support on our new, unexpected delivery day was warm, encouraging, thoughtful, and practical. She quickly adapted to our communication style and always had the solutions or options we didn't know we had. Most helpful was Cari's previews and explanations of what delivery day would look like with labor and a c-section. This allowed my husband and I to anticipate what doctors and nurses were going to ask of us in the short time we were given to make important decisions. Cari was invaluable to our delivery experience and thereafter. I highly recommend her!
-Jasmine
January 25, 2024
The Dedicated Doula Team
Birth Fee: $2400 to $2700