Suzie was an angel during my unmedicated VBAC with my second kiddo. After feeling frustrated with many closed doors due to my first being a C-section, I was looking for someone who knew their stuff, was kind, but could also advocate for me when I was in the thick of it. When I met Suzie during my second trimester, I knew it was a match made in Heaven. We clicked and she made it clear that what I wanted, she wanted for me. We were on the same page. A month before my birth, we texted often. She helped me come up with a plan to have an on time baby so that I wasn't forced into an induction or another csection. I went into labor one day before my due date! ?? She helped me with my birth plan, and helped talked some sense into me when I was spiraling over things out of my control. The day I went into labor, she walked me through everything and gave me good next steps. When it was time to go to the hospital, she met me there and got right to work supporting me with all kinds of tricks and trinkets. I swear she had a Mary Poppins bag full of stuff! Right about the time I was about to barf, she had essential oils to off set my nausea. When I was about to throw in the towel and get an epidural, she empathize and encouraged me that I was strong. When it was time to push, she told me how to breathe. I literally only heard her voice. If you're on the fence as to whether a doula is necessary for your birth story, I would say 1000 times YES! She was such a gift to my birth story and to my life.
-Elisabeth
June 02, 2024
Suzie, Sarah, Riva & Mackenzie
Birth Fee: $1450
Postpartum Rate: $50