Best Doula Worcester Near Me

Nadia Saforo: I started looking into getting a doula after my 27 weeks prenatal visit: I had a cesarean section with my first child and since that was a traumatic experience, I was determined to not have another cesarean by doing everything possible to have minimal interventions during my second delivery. My provider didn’t seem supportive with my birth plan therefore I knew getting a doula will help in me possibly getting the birth I wanted this time around. Having the doula helped provide the comfort of knowing someone who’s experienced was on our side and also having different methods to help my spouse to use to relieve my pain. I liked the fact that there were two of them and they worked shifts in order to ensure I always had someone there. Since they did shifts they were also rested in order to provide the support we needed. I truly enjoyed my birth experience this time because the doulas were attentive, detailed oriented, compassionate, willing to listen to me when a method wasn’t helping and they were willing to try what I felt worked for me. Their voices were so soothing during difficult moments in the process. They had so many tools/methods to work with when some methods didn’t work. They prayed with me even I requested it; Is there anything specific you would recommend about us? I wouldn’t change anything about them.I will recommend anyone to get a doula especially if it’s your first birth or are trying for a different kind of delivery process because doulas help the partners provide supportive measures to you during the birthing process that they may not know or think of. Doulas help provide you with fresh perspective or ideas for your birth plan; They help you through each process of your birth regardless of the outcome. I’ll like to add that Shantel cared for me like she’d like someone to care for her during a delivery. She never made me feel like I was asking for too much or that she was too tired; She meshed so well with our family and we enjoyed her presence when she was around.

Jen Joseph: GOD SENT!I was looking for someone to help me during my first pregnancy, to help navigate me throughout one of the biggest milestones in my life. Adwapa not only helped me but made my entire pregnancy journey a breeze! Not only she was there to support me, but she was also a great support to my husband who was also lost in the sauce. Adwapa was everything I needed her to be and more! She was supportive, excellent listener and knowledgeable asset! I felt way more comfortable and super confident going into my pregnancy with her than without her. If I go on this journey again, I would 1000% do this with her support!Any new mom out there who is thinking about having a doula at some point of your pregnancy, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! DO IT! and do it with DoudouKare!

jamie cannan: Juliet was our Doula and my wife and I can't recommend her enough! She had thoughtful questions during our first few visits and really spent time not only getting to know me (birth mother) but also my spouse's wishes for the experience of our child's birth.During laboring at home she was in contact the perfect amount and was waiting for us at the hospital when we arrived.Juliet was the perfect combo of effortless moving quietly in the background but her presence strong enough that we could feel her support. From setting up the room so my spouse could focus on me, to the endless water runs, quietly coaching me through my body scans and interpretting my quiet mumbling. My birth was EXACTLY as we had planned and I know a large part of that was the confidence Juliet instilled and the support she provided us.I recommend a doula for your birth and I hope you're lucky enough to have Juliet be yours.

Grace Sliwoski: Erika is an amazing skilled, compassionate, creative, and powerful midwife, doula, birth coach, and overall supporter of new parents! She brings a wealth of experience supporting laboring women from many parts of the world combined with a deep humility and empathic approach to her work that was a huge asset in the birth of both of my children. Erika listened to me and supported my needs for my birth plan and won the trust and support of my doctor and the nurses who were also present. This allowed for a peaceful and collaborative dynamic during a challenging 4 day induction where I felt respected, supported, and loved. Erika is truly the best of the best!