New Family

Mom and Dad welcoming their new baby. 

A new love note...

My partner and I were looking to hire a doula as a means of extra support during our childbirth. We had planned a natural labor and were looking for an experienced guide, considering this was our first child. Rachael was the first doula we met, and we both knew she was the perfect one right away. Her bubbly, yet laid back personality really clicked ours.

Rachael was always available for any questions and concerns either my partner or myself had. Email, text, or call, she always got back to us right away. She passed along some of her knowledge about rebozo techniques as well as homeopathic remedies in order to make my pregnancy as easy and delightful as possible. She was always asking for updates and seemed just as excited as we were about my progress! When it came time to labor, Rachael came to the rescue almost immediately after we called her. We had planned on a natural birth, but unfortunately had to induce due to minor complications, which led to an epidural and ended with a little help from the dreaded forceps. 

My birth was very long and intense for both my partner and myself. Rachael was awesome throughout the whole thing, and anticipated all my needs. She provided me with positive affirmations, applied chapstick to my lips, oils and washcloths to my face and neck, and reminded me to eat and drink as much as I could. She took everything that went wrong in stride, and did an incredible job reminding me how strong I am and gave me the confidence I needed to push through it all. She was excellent at giving guidance to my partner with ways to encourage me as well. Having anticipated a natural birth, we both really hit a wall emotionally when it came time to choose between forceps or a c-section. We honestly wouldn't have been able to make a decision without her warm, kind words lifting us up. It was a very scary moment, but we got through it and made the right choice with her encouragement.

Rachael was the guiding light we both needed to make my labor the best it could be. She was absolutely wonderful at meeting both my needs as well as my partner's. I couldn't have asked for anything better from her. Having Rachael there for such an intimate and life changing experience has really made her feel like part of the family. I am already excited at the thought of having her around for our second!