My husband and I knew from pretty early on in pregnancy that having a doula was very important to us. We found Chelsey through a friend of a friend’s recommendation and wow, we could not have made a better decision. She was so attentive and caring from the moment we met for our consultation and even now as I’m navigating life post partum. She is so so informed about pregnancy and birth and on the rare occasion that a topic came up that she was less familiar with she was ready to do the research to help me. We also took her birth course and that was such a great experience as well. We covered so much crucial information that I honestly got emotional because the birth of my first child was becoming so real and not just something that would happen down the road. And I knew that without Chelsey and her class I would be completely lost. My baby came a couple days early but I was in communication with Chelsey the entire time. I went to the hospital for decreased movement and ended up getting admitted. I called Chelsey and we made a game plan. The next morning my water broke and so she got to the hospital as fast as she could and things were moving right along. I had some unexpected twists and turns in my first birth and honestly, it would’ve been so much more stressful for my husband and me without Chelsey there as a third party to walk us through risks and benefits and remind us of what we wanted for our birth. Not only did Chelsey support me but she was so helpful for my husband. She made him into the greatest birth coach and between the two of them I felt so loved and supported during the hardest few days of my life!
-Monica O’Brien
September 26, 2024
Doulightful Beginnings Birth Care
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1800