Testimonial for Angela Racy
I'm going to get emotional writing this. Angela was such a gift. From our very first meeting, she made me feel like a long time friend. She brought a lot of knowledge that was really helpful since it was my first pregnancy. Fast forward to the day I was forced to induce labor because of a health issue, I started to feel jaded about getting a doula because so much was thrown my way, I thought she wouldn't be able to help. But given the relationship we were already building, I knew that if I kept her updated on the situation, she would find a way. Unfortunately, my birth plan really changed but NOT ONCE did she make me feel bad about it. Every time I talked to her, she would offer suggestions on how she could help. The situation was complex, but she kept adjusting to my needs. And it wasn't just words. When she showed up to my room, she came with her bag of goodies. As my pain got worse and worse, she brought out a different tool that helped me keep going. During the contractions, she was always checking to see if the positions we were trying were still working. She was VERY very present with me and my comfort. She was also present with my husband, which was a relief because I thought I would be psychotic with him... but because of Angela's energy, I never snapped at him. There was such a good balance between all of us. Still, her words were powerful: she was that voice that reassured me that it would be ok and I was handling it well. She said all the right things. The cherry on top was the relationship I saw that she had built with some of the nurses previously. She was great about making all of us - doctors and nurses too - ONE team. That helped my experience go by a lot faster than I thought it would (and the doctors & nurses later agreed). I had such a beautiful birthing experience and she was one of the main reasons why. The next day, my doctor even came in to tell me I had a really good doula. So there were actually a lot of cherries on top.
-Edith Landeros
June 02, 2024
Angela Racy
Dreaming Bee Doula
Birth Fee: $2000
