I knew I wanted to hire a doula for the birth of my daughter -- 2 of my sisters had doula support for the births of their children, and they educated me on the importance of having the support of a doula during one of the most difficult & special times of your life. However, the Doula they both used was recently retired and traveling the world with her husband. I felt a little overwhelmed and nervous at the thought of meeting strangers to be with me at the most special time of my life -- I'm an extremely private person and have a difficult time letting people see me in a vulnerable state. However, on my first meeting with Natasha, she completely put me at ease. She has a very calm, very soothing personality, which made me feel instantly comfortable. Not only this but she is extremely knowledgeable, very caring and she is someone you can instantly trust -- all the amazing qualities you would want in a doula. Natasha truly cared for me and helped execute my natural birth plan - she tended to all my needs, helped get me in proper positions, applied counter pressure to help with pain, kept me cool with fans & cold compress, made sure I stayed hydrated, held my hand and said all the right things to get me thru! She even made sure my husband took breaks when he needed to, stayed hydrated & calm, and coached him thru this new and overwhelming experience. Natasha has also continued to be a support in the first few days bringing our daughter home. Our new life with our girl has been incredible -- however very challenging and overwhelming at times. That is where Natasha's superpower of calmness and knowledge shines at its best. I cannot say enough positive and amazing things about Natasha -- I would recommend her to anyone and everyone seeking a doula for their birth.
-Cara Penny
September 20, 2024
Quiet Waters Doula
Birth Fee: $2200