Testimonial for Shannon Costa
I had an unmedicated birth with my second daughter!
I am so happy every time when I think about I had a natural birth with my second baby. And it is impossible without Shannon's help.
we met while I was five month pregnant. And I knew she was the one I was looking for to be my doula. She is kind, caring, well educated on all aspects of child birth. Most importantly, she made me truly accept that giving birth is the most natural thing that happens to a women. I believed in her, I trusted she will help me to give birth naturally. And, yes, she did it! We did it!!!
I had epidural with my first born, and since I know I was pregnant, I decided that I'll use epidural for birth. Because I "know" it is impossible for me to bear the pain. This was deeply rooted in my mind that nothing else is more painful than giving birth. It is the most hardest and risky thing to happen to a women. However, with Shannon's help, her convincing words and profound materials transitioned my mind to actually see the birth as an amazing experience for a women, and she is fully capable of doing it. That's how Allah created her body to do it!
I know without trust and reliability, a person like me is not going to 180 flip her mind to plan for a natural birth. Shannon has that skill, she made me feel safe with her, to rely on her professionalism to achieve a natural birth.
My second birth was fast. I didn't have a long period of contraction before giving birth. But still, the mindset I was able to have after meeting Shannon helped me stick with my plan, to not give up and enjoy the process! Without a correct mindset, I would have asked for medication to ease my pain.
thank you Shannon! You are an amazing doula one could have. I wish all the best of luck for your career:)
-Ilmire Orhun
July 06, 2024
Shannon Costa
Coastal Crescent Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2100
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $50
