Fourth Trimester Healing & Meal Packages

"This was the best birth experience I could have imagined."

We found out we were expecting our third child in June 2017.  My previous two deliveries were quite stressful, and I didn’t want to repeat those experiences again.  Susie was just what we were looking for: informed, experienced, a good listener, and outspoken. She herself has four children of her own. It was clear that she was perfect for the job.

I had a complicated pregnancy, and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. When I shared the news with Susie, she was incredibly supportive, and recommended a wonderful nutritionist. Toward the end of my pregnancy, we contacted each other weekly, even more during the last weeks. As my due date approached, she helped us develop a birth plan, which included a questionnaire for my husband.

I was overdue. She helped me decide what natural options to perform to reduce the risk of an induction. She gave me the contact for a prenatal massage therapist who specializes in induction massages, as well as advice on teas to drink and foods to eat to encourage labor.

When my baby girl finally came, I was only the third birth in Susie’s six-year doula career that she had to miss. However, she had a wonderful backup available. I was in very good hands! My birth was textbook, thanks to the expert care I was given. Thanks to Susie’s midwife recommendation and her backup, I was able to give birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl.

I had expressed my concerns to Susie about pain while nursing. She gave me the contact information of a lactation consultant, Noelle, who concluded that my baby had a tongue and lip tie. She recommended a pediatric oral surgeon, who saw us the next day and correct the lip tie. Since the procedure, I have been able to exclusively breast feed, and our baby has had no problem gaining weight. She’s now in the 88th percentile for weight. We just love her chubby cheeks!

Overall, this was the best birth experience I could have imagined. Susie’s recommendations helped us make informed decisions. I felt very confident going into labor and delivery. Susie took the time to listen to all of our concerns, and was able to deliver the best birth experience possible.  Do yourself a favor and hire Susie! You will not regret it!