Testimonial for Alicia Power CD(DONA)
Alicia was the calm and reassuring presence that I needed in my otherwise anxiety-filled pregnancy. She never judged, shamed, or pressured me into decisions, but instead provided me with science-based evidence and information for me to make my own decisions for our birth plan, and only provided her own opinions when I asked for them.
My pregnancy took an unexpected turn towards the end, and I needed an induction at 37 weeks. Alicia made herself available throughout the early induction process for questions, and checked in frequently with texts and calls. When it was finally time to begin labor, she was with us through it all. When she and the nurses believed my baby was in my belly OP, she provided exercises and worked with me to flip her around (and during birth, baby was no longer OP!). She helped give my husband tasks and ways to help me through contractions and birth, used her wealth of experience and knowledge to reduce my discomfort from nausea and the hospital monitors/wires/IV, and was a consistently calming presence throughout my four-day long labor. Labor presented me with so many challenges, and Alicia supported my husband and I through all of them, and ultimately helped guide me to achieve my goal of a vaginal delivery. I will forever be grateful for her love, kindness, and dedication during a time when I felt weak, scared, and vulnerable.
Should I ever get pregnant again, Alicia will be my first call!
Olivia
-Olivia
April 10, 2024
Alicia Power CD(DONA)
Birth Power Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1600
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
