Dominica was so helpful, patient and calm throughout my pregnancy and delivery, I am so grateful. When we first had our initial phone call, she gave me information about doulas, what she does and why she became a doula, it gave me insight into the different birthing stories and why it's so important to have someone there talking to the nurses while you are preparing for birth. I would recommend having your partner in that initial call so that they can also feel comfortable with your choice of selecting a doula. In my third trimester, we met a few times and ensured that both my husband and I felt that we were prepared and knew what to do. She helped us understand why a birthing plan is so important and we created one together. We walked through different questions to ask the doctors at my appointments so that we all knew what to expect, learn about how the hospital prepares for birth, understand the pain killers they use in IV vs epidural, etc. She also helped my husband and I practice the different breathing types. During early labor and active labor, they became so helpful! My husband would breathe how I am supposed to and I would mimic him, and it helped me manage my contraction pain, we definitely were so prepared because of her. During labor she was there to ask the nurses questions, advocating for me and made sure that I was all set up. She also taught my husband how to apply counter pressure during my painful contractions and she would do it as well. Her experience was key to make sure I was comfortable. My contractions would have been KILLLER if she wasn’t there. She made sure that I was staying hydrated and had everything I needed, something that both my husband and I would not have known to ask for or to look for. Once baby was coming, she helped make sure that I was breathing in between pushes and constantly looked out for my well being. I highly recommend Dominica, her experience is critical during your third trimester and labor in order to have a beautiful birth and someone constantly looking out for you.
Evette