Testimonial for Sasha Lazare, CD (DONA)
We had a wonderful experience with Sasha as our birth doula! She was recommended to us by a friend, and we immediately loved her. I was really scared of birth and was not feeling very reassured by doctors, so I sought out a doula who would help me feel supported, safe, and maybe even joyful during labor. After our first consultaiton with Sasha, I told my husband that I already felt calmer about childbirth. He was also excited about having her as a support person. In the sessions leading up to my due date, Sasha checked in with us about how we were feeling, walked us through different scenarios, explained birth to me while being really sensitive to my fears, and taught us some positions and coping strategies. She helped me write a birth plan that I felt really good about, gave me resources for stretching, lactation consultants, and how to pack my hospital bag, and was always available via text/phone. When my due date finally came, I was induced, and my labor was as smooth as can be. I felt so good about the whole experience; I never thought I'd say I actually enjoyed giving birth to my daughter, but I really did. My labor was 18 hours, most of which I slept through as it was early labor and not much was happening. Active labor was about two hours, and pushing was about 20 minutes. Sasha was there the whole time, explaining what was going on (like when my baby's heart rate dropped for a while, she explaned that that's normal when being induced, and I felt realy calm), offering support to both my husband and me (taking turns with him stroking my hair at one point), keeping the environment calm and supportive (music, snacks, encouraging me to make noises, etc), and communicating beautifully with all the nurses and doctors (she brought copies of my birth plan and everyone took it super seriously). I really had an amazing experience, and I will never forget this beautiful process of labor. I recommend Sasha in a heartbeat!
-Larissa Dzegar
December 26, 2024
Sasha Lazare, CD (DONA)
sashadoulanyc.com
Birth Fee: $2600 to $2800
Postpartum Rate: $65 to $70
