Natasha was recommended to me by a friend early in my pregnancy who used her doula services for her birth and said she couldn't have done it without her. She knew I wanted to have a natural, unmedicated birth and recommended I curate my birth team to support my desire... So my husband and I met up with Natasha for coffee for a meet and greet.
Natasha fully supported our desire for a natural, unmedicated birth, to labor at home as much as possible and to advocate for us should the need arise.
She made several house calls during the pregnancy, labor and post partum and always came equipped with the right information and resources at the right time to prepare us for this journey, but never too much to overwhelm us. She answered texts and calls wherever I had a question or concern, or just needed someone to talk to.
During pregnancy she brought books, a binder full of information and her own wisdom to help keep us on a happy and hopeful mindset for our new baby and our new life.
During labor she helped talk me through contractions, used massage and counter pressure techniques and made sure I was nourished and hydrated. Her wise and calm feminine demeanor was such a welcome force in my home and in the labor room. She worked with my husband and midwives seamlessly to ensure my comfort and needs were met as they did their work.
During post partum she did several housecalls and walked me through our challenging breastfeeding journey and helped me through my post partum emotions and hormones.
She was an integral part of our journey and validated all of our concerns, emotions, hopes and dreams and never ever made us feel alone or unsupported. It was wonderful having her by our side as a consistent presence from pregnancy to post partum as our other providers changed. We will call upon her for our next baby and recommend her to anyone who is expecting.
-Alana McCartney
May 03, 2024
Natasha Brisbin, Birth and Postpartum Doula
Birth Fee: $1300
Postpartum Rate: $35