Testimonial for Laura McCarthy, PCD(DONA)
Laura is an amazing doula, so nourturing, nonjudgmental, and just the kind of presence you need postpartum. We had Laura come by for a few visits after the birth of our second child and she did everything from fold laundry, demonstrate the coziest wrap techniques, validate the hormonal fluctuations and resulting emotional lability involved with having just had a baby, offer suggestions for soothing our baby we had never before used or considered, change our bedsheets, offer insight into the two-kid dynamic, make comfort food for our toddler mid-tantrum (calming her down with hot dogs - yesss), and give me permission to take a short walk and a long nap!
Postpartum time is a vulnerable time. My spouse and I felt especially protective of our space after our baby was born. We trust few people to look after our kids and do not feel comfortable with just anyone in our house. Laura felt like part of the family immediately. She is respectful and empathetic. She is a social worker. She is cool and fun to talk to. She will not ask a ton of questions of you, but will read the room and help however she sees necessary, which is so great when you are exhausted and can't think straight and you can't "manage" another person or thing.
I fully recommend Laura for postpartum doula work. You may not know you need her until you are in the thick of it, and you will be SO glad you gave yourself the gift of her care.
-Lesley
October 29, 2024
Laura McCarthy, PCD(DONA)
Wear Your Little One
Postpartum Rate: $35
