My husband and I are so thankful that we engaged Hannah for our birth experience. At our first (virtual) meeting, we felt she was kind, respectful, and knowledgeable. She spent time explaining what our engagement would be like and answered every question. She then visited us at home and came prepared with lots of extra information and spent time helping me write my birth plan without making us feel rushed. She made sure to include both me and my husband in conversations, while keeping focus on my comfort. When my water broke in the late evening, she adviced us on what to do over the phone, calmly answering all questions and reassuring us. She arrived at the hospital in the morning just as my contractions were starting and spent the entire day with us. She brought a wealth of ideas on natural pain management and helped me with each exercise, giving me massages, and even whipping out a head massager and a variety of essential oils. Hannah was a strong presence for us as first-time parents, always advocating for me and helping to communicate with the hospital team. She stayed with us through the birth and made sure we were being well taken care of after the baby was born, even bringing us dinner before she left. Hannah kept in touch with us through texting afterwards, answering questions about taking care of the baby, and visited us at home bearing cookies and a smile about a week after. She helped me with setting up my breast pump, and even helped my husband sterilize bottles. In hindsight, we feel we would not have had the great birthing experience we did without Hannah. I would make sure to hire her again for any following births.
-Nadee
December 28, 2024
Mama Bear Doula Care
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45