Testimonial for Dasha Boichenko Doula, Photographer, Yoga Teacher
Dasha was absolutely indispensable during my birth! I cannot recommend her enough. She is an excellent doula.
During my pregnancy, she was very responsive to any questions I had. Her demeanour was always calm, nurturing, and reassuring. She is very knowledgeable and helped me navigate my prenatal appointments with my doctor. She knew what to expect in the later appointments (which I was very nervous about) and let me know about the pros and cons of me holding my ground on certain things like dilation checks. Her knowledge is rooted in both science and experience. She also prepared my partner and I for what to expect postpartum as new parents.
In the final weeks of my pregnancy, Dasha continued to be extremely responsive to any questions or worries I had about labour and the birth process. She even dropped off a TENS machine a few weeks beforehand in case I went into labour earlier than expected.
On the day I went into labour, Dasha arrived quickly and I felt like I had my mother with me. She was an essential support person to have at my birth. She was very comforting and reassuring and was the exact gentle, maternal presence I needed. She was my ideal support person. Things did not go as expected, and I do not know what my baby and I would have done without Dasha. The entire time she remained calm, kind, and gentle. It was clear that she was also very knowledgeable about the birth process. At the hospital, Dasha held space for me so that I could make informed decisions about what was going on. She reminded medical professionals of my requests, advocated for me when I needed it, and helped me get my first latch. She didn't leave until I felt settled.
Postpartum, Dasha was there to support me when I needed to triple feed, and during those moments when I needed reassurance the most.
Dasha really is an invaluable person to have during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
-Steffanie
June 06, 2024
Dasha Boichenko Doula, Photographer, Yoga Teacher
Birthing Bean
Birth Fee: $1750
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
