Sarah's Doula Services Birth Doula

My husband and I had many conversations about getting a doula for our second pregnancy, but our first home birth. Our first daughter was born in the hospital. I saw that Sarah’s Doula Services was recommended on a Facebook group. I sent her a message hoping that she would have July open and be willing to take us under her wing with only 2 months before our second was due. Sarah was so patient and full of knowledge. I had so many questions that she was able to answer with ease. She worked amazingly side by side with our midwife and student midwife. She kept in contact with me every couple of days to see how things were progressing. Having her as a doula felt like she was a friend by your side vs a nurse that you would see in the doctor’s office. Near the end of the pregnancy, as pre-labor began to start, Sarah was quick at answering all the questions we had. As the day went on she kept in contact with our midwife and me. Once my water broke, my husband called our midwife and Sarah. Sarah was the first to arrive and helped get things prepared for the midwives. She gave my husband some guidance to help me in labor. She was calm and very helpful in making the labor process easier for us both. She also took photos of the birth for us. Edna was born at 1:21 AM. After the birth, she was so helpful in making sure we were all doing well and were comfortable at home. Sarah kept in communication with us about how we were all adjusting to the new baby and becoming a family of 4. The package we purchased had postpartum visits through Sarah and through our midwife. I had PPD after having Hazel so I was worried it would return with Edna. Sarah offered many good tips and tricks during her visits in navigating the adjustment to two kids to help prevent the return of PPD. Once I returned back to work I had some unplanned stress that she helped me navigate and helped me advocate for myself. I never received that kind of help after Hazel. I love that I am able to contact her if I am struggling with adjusting or if I have a difficult situation arise. If we do have another pregnancy in the future we hope to have Sarah and our midwife as our birth team.