Testimonial for Dawn Smith
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Dawn as our doula. As first-time parents, we had a lot of uncertainty about how to best prepare for having a baby; even with copious amounts of research it's hard to know what you don't know. Having never given birth, I was also very nervous about the birthing process and recovery postpartum. Dawn was invaluable in making us feel prepared and comfortable throughout the entire prenatal through postpartum recovery process. Ahead of the birth, she listened carefully to our concerns and preferences, worked with us to pull together a birth plan, promptly answered any questions we had, and shared practical tips that made our lives easier once the baby came. I was exceedingly grateful for Dawn once I was in labor, as her years of experience really came through in the hospital in helping me be as comfortable as possible throughout labor, giving advice for different decisions that arose, and being a coach when it came time to push. Once our baby was here, she helped me with breastfeeding, frequently checked in on us, and was an open resource whenever we had questions arise.
I can’t recommend Dawn enough to those who are considering having a doula for their birth. She has a down-to-earth style, calming presence, and years of experience that all helped us be as comfortable as we could in taking on becoming parents. After our experience I recommend getting a doula (especially if it’s Dawn) to all first-time parents! Peace of mind and having someone informed advocating for you is invaluable =)
-Lindsay Jefferson
December 01, 2024
Dawn Smith
New Dawn Doula Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $1100 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $60
