Testimonial for Damarria Davis
I decided to get a doula because this was my first pregnancy and the health care system is disproportionately troublesome for black women. I wanted an extra advocate who would support my needs and wants during the process. I also wanted someone who could show me non-medical ways to cope and navigate through my pregnancy. The biggest hurdle in finding a doula is knowing where to start. Thankfully I have a friend who is a doula and she sent me a few websites where I found Damarria. From the description of her services and her profile, I knew she was the right choice.
My doula experience was full circle. I hired Damarria very early in pregnancy so we had lunch and met to discuss my overall goals for my pregnancy. Then had monthly checks in until I was in my last couple months then we started focusing on the birth and prepping for that. In last 2 weeks , we were in almost daily communication and they once labor started she jumped in ready. Once at the hospital she was there to support my through some tough decision and literally coached me through the pushing phase of labor. And now in my postpartum journey she is still a great support.
The main benefits of hiring a doula is advocacy, knowledge and preparation. I felt I had an advocate to combat medical pressures , her wealth of knowledge on pregnancy and birthing process is unmatched and I felt prepared when the time came to have my baby. I was able to have a birth plan but also enough knowledge to make decision that caused my plans to change and be ok with those changes. I think every pregnant person should have doula especially black women. One thing Damarria told at the beginning is that we been birthing babies for thousand of years so we know how to do this.
-Zenobia Walker
November 09, 2024
Damarria Davis
Divine Doula Birthing Services
Birth Fee: $2500
