Testimonial for Carolynn Slocum
Hiring Carolynn to be our doula was one of the best decisions we made during our pregnancy. Her care and support were invaluable to labor as well as postpartum.
During our pregnancy she offered support by meeting with us multiple times to check in, go over our birth plan, offer suggestions and pray with us (as we share the same faith). Each time our confidence was boosted and we felt more prepared for the birth of our firstborn.
We were also able to attend one of her BTC classes about comfort measures during labor. This class was helpful particularly for the early labor stage when we were at our house before calling Carolynn. This class helped prepare both my husband and I to know how to be a team during labor.
During labor Carolynn joined us at the birth center when we arrived there. (She was available to come to our house before that but my labor was very fast.) My pain level at that point was getting much stronger as I neared transition. The moment Carolynn entered the room she started to rub my back and could read my body to prep me for contractions before I was even aware they were starting. Before Carolynn arrived my pain level was nearing a 9 and with her support I was able to stay relaxed which brought it down to more like a 6. Throughout the rest of labor she was able to offer excellent support for positions to try for comfort, give mental and emotional support, and keep my husband eating and drinking also.
Postpartum her support continued! She visited us multiple times, helped me with breastfeeding, and checked in with me consistently to see how we were adjusting.
Every time we met with her she gave her time generously never rushed a meeting. We were able to ask tons of questions about labor, newborn life, and more!
We literally recommend her to every pregnant friend we know!
We are looking forward to hiring her again whenever we have our next child.
-Amy Engels
March 16, 2024
Carolynn Slocum
Birth By Design
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3000
