Testimonial for Carolyn Ericson
I am so grateful that Carolyn was our doula at our son's birth! The entire experience working with District Doulas was great - we loved the option of having virtual, interactive educational sessions and also a wealth of resources on the Google drive. I loved being able to text or call them 24/7 even with small questions and I always got a response quickly. Their model is excellent because we got to know all three doulas before our baby came so we would be comfortable with whomever.
It turned out that I was induced on 12/30 and Carolyn joined us at the hospital the evening of New Years Eve! Things weren't progressing quickly and I was exhausted and frustrated by the experience at the hospital with monitors and lack of sleep. Carolyn validated our choice to have an elective c-section, even though that was not my initial wish or intention, and she was so supportive as we awaiting surgery (as the clock ticked down!), getting me ice chips and advocating for me to be hydrated despite hospital policy. I was really anxious and she was seriously so calming, reassuring, and helped to provide information as well as offer a positive, uplifting distraction and just make conversation to pass the time. Though the hospital did not allow Carolyn to be in the OR, she joined us immediately in recovery and helped our baby to latch and do his first feeding. She stayed with us into the wee hours of New Year's Day, providing such a calming presence and gentle advice. She was a wonderful guide for my husband and helped ease a lot of our anxiety about the procedure and recovery. I highly recommend hiring District Doulas and Carolyn no matter what kind of birth you are planning. I can't imagine our experience going any better and Carolyn is a big reason why I have such a positive association.
-Julia B
February 02, 2024
Carolyn Ericson
District Doulas
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3250
