Testimonial for Susannah Glass
Susannah was everything I was hoping for in a birth doula and more! This was my second unmedicated birth and first time working with Susannah. When we first met early in pregnancy, I felt an instant connection and that she had a deep interest in getting to know me, my family, and my goals for this birth experience. Throughout pregnancy, she would consistently check in with me to see how I was doing both mentally and physically in preparation for labor. If anything came up, she would provide evidence based information and research to address the question, as well as considering how things should be handled based on my personal goals and experience.
When I went into labor, Susannah responded right away to my text and we connected on the phone to discuss a game plan for the day. As labor continued while I was at home, we FaceTimed multiple times and she provided incredible support and guidance to ensure labor was progressing and that baby was engaging in the pelvis with specific positions to try during contractions. She provided wonderful guidance to my husband and allowed me to turn off my “type A” brain knowing that they were handling all the logistics of the day. As things continued to intensify, Susannah came to our home to join us in person. When she arrived I instantly felt safe and relaxed. She followed us to the hospital and was right there to help us get from the parking lot to the L&D unit.
Once we got to the hospital, my baby was born within 45 minutes and even in that short time, Susannah advocated for me at every step. This allowed me to stay in “labor land” and focus on my body and the birth. After baby was born, she stayed with us for several hours to ensure we were all taken care of and had an opportunity to celebrate and discuss our amazing birth experience. After birth, Susannah continued to check in regularly and we had a wonderful postpartum visit in our home.
-Alanna
July 10, 2024
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2500
