This account is from Paula (Marcus' wife):
I originally heard about Amara in our Moms of Preschoolers group. It was practically monthly I would look over and see her empty chair along with another member's absence. And sure enough the birth would be announced at the next meeting. Upon our first encounter, I knew my husband and I aligned with her way of birthing babies the natural way. I even told my him that I would like to use Amara's services for our next baby. I had two previous unmedicated births overseas, and even though we were in the US, I hoped for no less the third go around. Nine months after that conversation and a couple meetings later, we found ourselves together in a birthing room at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. She walk many laps through the hospital by my side, rubbed my feet, told stories, encouraged my husband and I when things seemed to slow down. Further, she helped us weigh options of breaking my water versus leaving it intact. Then after the midwife did just that and things started to pick up, she remained a constant support for my husband and me. Finally, twelve hours or so hours after arriving at the hospital, she stood with us as we ushered our third daughter into the world. And if all that wasn't enough, she brought me dinner at 11pm. Amara truly lived up to her title in serving us: doula=slave! Thanks so much for giving your all to us on May 24, 2013. We have a beautiful bundle of joy to show for it:).
-Marcus Wood
June 03, 2013
Amara's Childbirth Education and Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1350
Postpartum Rate: $25