Testimonial for Sara Krivanec, CD(DTI), CLC, CCLS
We have had two beautiful sons and Sara has been there for each birth. My first pregnancy we wanted to have an unmedicated birth, and we did a lot to educate ourselves about the process, but of course it is very difficult to know how things will go. I ended up having a very long birth (about 30+ hours) where I did not progress. I went 30 hours without the epidural and I dilated one centimeter in that time. I ended up getting an epidural, which was the best decision I could make for myself at the time. I ended up having a beautiful boy vaginally. The birth itself it is a blur for me; however, my husband was right there the whole time. I felt like he was holding me up and he felt like Sara was holding him up. Sara helped me so much as well getting into different positions, actually educating the hospital staff on tricks to help my pain (which they were very open to--I don't think she would have done that if it had to be done in a pushy way but she had such excellent rapport with the staff at our hospital), and being a general support to me. But my husband also went on and on after the birth about how much she helped him because he felt such pressure to be there for me and to help me get through without the epidural, but of course, he was experiencing it all for the first time as well and did not know what to do either!! We felt so indebted to Sara and all that she did. The second birth was much easier (thank God!!), but it was still so wonderful to have Sara there. I wasn't as overwhelmed the second time around so I was able to focus more on her helpful suggestions. We really had a wonderful experience the second time around, and I was glad that she was there. Overall, the benefit of having a doula (and Sara in particular) is like having someone with a latern walking beside you down a dark path. She is a kind, gentle person who is very reassuring to have by your side.
-Ashley King
June 18, 2013
Sara Krivanec, CD(DTI), CLC, CCLS
MyBirth LLC
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2000
