Testimonial for Dena Gold, MSAc, MSCH, LAc, LMT, CD, CLC, SpBAP
Dena is amazing. I had anxiety around labor and giving birth and knew I didn't want an epidural. As a first time mom, I wanted a doula who was knowledgeable, easygoing, and a strong advocate.
From our first conversation, I knew Dena was the right fit for me. Her main priority is making sure you have the birth you want as well as empowering you to advocate for yourself. She does this by making sure you are as well informed as possible. When we went over my birth plan, she walked me through each option just in case things didn't go as planned. She also constantly reitereated that I always had the option to say no or to ask for time to think if things got overwhelming in the delivery room.
Dena was incredible in the delivery room. I wouldn't have been able to have an unmedicated birth without her. My baby had been back up throughout my third trimester, but Dena suspected she moved belly up based on how relentless my contractions were. Once they confirmed she was belly up, Dena was able to maneuver her so I could get relief from my contractions. When the pain got unbearable, Dena was able to talk me through it. She was a very calm presence and made sure I consented to everything that happened to me in the delivery room. I felt empowered throught my whole experience, largely due to Dena.
Dena was also invaluable post partum. She checked in a couple days post partum and then a few weeks later. My husband and I were underwater trying to manage nights, and I was overwhelmed with some aspects of breastfeeding. Dena offered simple yet effective solutions that made those tough first weeks instantly more manageable.
If it's not obvious already, I cannot recommend Dena highly enough. You will not regret it!
-Trixie
July 08, 2024
Dena Gold, MSAc, MSCH, LAc, LMT, CD, CLC, SpBAP
Inner Nature
Birth Fee: $1000 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $70
