My dear Sarah!
Reflecting on Liam's birth and the incredible…read morejourney that led to that
transformative day, I cannot imagine having gone through it without your unwavering
support, compassionate guidance, and fierce advocacy.
From the moment we first met during our prenatal encounters, I knew I was in the
presence of someone truly exceptional. Your wealth of knowledge and calm
reassurance gave me the confidence I needed to face the uncertainties of labor and
childbirth. You didn't just prepare me; you empowered me. Every question, every
concern, every doubt I had was met with your warmth and understanding.
On the day of labor, when the hours felt both endless and fleeting, you were my anchor.
You created a space of safety and strength, where I could trust my body and the
process. Your ability to anticipate my needs, your steady encouragement, and your calm
presence allowed me to find the courage I didn't know I had. At a time when I felt most
vulnerable, you became my strongest advocate, ensuring that my voice was heard and
my wishes respected.
You have a gift, Sarah, one that goes beyond training or experience- so much so that
even the nurses at our hospital were impressed and made a point of mentioning and
asking us all about you! You possess an innate ability to nurture, to empower, and to
instill confidence in moments that often feel overwhelming. Your dedication to your work
and the genuine care you extend to those you support are nothing short of
extraordinary.
Liam's birth was a beautiful and empowering experience, and so much of that is
because of you. You not only supported me physically but also emotionally and
spiritually, leaving a profound impact on my life. I will forever be grateful for the role you
played in one of the most defining moments of my life.
I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend you to anyone seeking the support of an incredible doula. They will not only find a skilled professional but also a true
advocate, a guide, and a friend.
With immense gratitude and love,
Lucy (aka, Liam's mama!)
And here are a few words from dad's perspective:
As a first time Dad there were so many unknowns to me and I really wanted to be
involved in our decisions and support my wife as much as possible but I also didn't
really know anything about it. Lucy suggested looking into a doula and after a couple
interviews we connected with Sarah right away over the phone. Lucy really loved her,
she seemed extremely knowledgable and we are very happy we chose her. I think one
of the most beneficial parts of working with her for me was all of the pre-natal coaching
and availability. It really put our minds at ease to have the ability to text her with simple
questions as they came to our minds and have some meetings during Lucy's pregnancy
where we could talk about all the things to expect as first time parents and develop a
strategy for the birth itself. It took so much stress off to have these pre-natal visits and
to feel her confidence and experience in the process. I felt ready and excited rather
nervous and scared. Having her there the day of the birth was amazing and also
fascinating for this dad to watch. I could actually watch on the monitors as Sarah and
Lucy worked together on breathing through labor and through her coaching they
controlled her contractions and actually helped the labor progress quicker from what I
saw. I actually had to be careful not to distract them or I noticed things would slow
down. When Lucy was pushing Sarah helped and coached her through that as well and
never left her side. Overall it was a beautiful experience bringing our boy Liam into the
world with Sarah.
PS. A note from our nurses at the hospital. After you left the nurses asked us, "where
did you find that doula? Was she on the list the hospital provides?" We told her no,
she's a friend that we found on our own. She commented, "She was really incredible,
we see A LOT of doulas in here and so often we think to ourselves, you are actually
paying this person to be here?" But she was impressive! One of the best.
