Testimonial for Char Char Perkins RN LCCE, CD(DONA)
Our relationship with Char began when we were expecting our second son, Jack. We had such a positive, empowering experience with Char that once we found out we were expecting for the third time, I booked her doula services immediately. My husband was a great support system during the birth of our first born, Henry, and with Char's support, he was allowed to shine even more during the births of Jack and most recently, William.
During our pregnancies Char has always made herself available through phone, e-mail and in person. She made sure to touch base with us throughout our pregnancies and quickly responded anytime we contacted her. I've felt comfortable with her, as has my husband, since the first time we spoke with her.
While laboring with Jack and then with William, Char was kind of like a chamelon; she and I could be chatting and as soon as I'd start to quietly work through a contraction she would just blend into the background when I needed her to and other times she would provide positive words of encouragement. As contractions progressed Char would model calm breathing for me. She just seems to know what a laboring woman needs.
Char had a calm and peaceful presence. I knew she was there, but appreciated how she stepped back, so Matt could be my main support person. Anytime my husband wasn't sure of how to help, Char was there to guide him, with calm suggestions, never threatening Matt's position as husband or father-to-be. He and Char worked so smoothly as a team; she would stay with me if he needed to leave my side and vice versa. Someone was always with me, always by my side, which was so important to me.
-Nikki Allers
May 27, 2013
Char Char Perkins RN LCCE, CD(DONA)
Journey2Birth
Birth Fee: $800 to $1000
