Testimonial for Sondra Whitehead, CD (DONA) CLE
I am so incredibly grateful to have found Sondra! I originally wanted a low-intervention birth, but that didn't go to plan as I ended up needing a medical induction at early term due to a high-risk pregnancy and a baby who was going to grow better on the outside. Sondra provided so much physical and emotional support through needing a foley bulb, awful transition contractions that were happening on top of each other, getting an epidural, and of course pushing. She had an answer for every question and provided so many resources, was respectful of all my wishes, and helped get breastfeeding/pumping off to a great start at our postpartum visit.
The thing I wanted most out of my birth experience was to feel like myself again as quickly as possible (I personally did not enjoy pregnancy at all), and a lot of puzzle pieces came together for that to happen - a big one was Sondra. My recovery was really smooth, and that's partially because Sondra helped me make the right choices at the right time during my labor.
I never thought I would be the kind of person who would hire a doula (it's a little "crunchy" for my taste, and I hate spending money haha), but I am incredibly glad I ended up finding Sondra and would absolutely have her again for any future pregnancies I may have!! I admit to have been wrong about doulas being crunchy and honestly think everybody should have one if they can find one like Sondra. She is absolutely worth every penny!
-Becca
April 08, 2024
Sondra Whitehead, CD (DONA) CLE
The Lovely Mother, LLC
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1700
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $35
