I’m so glad I had Charity as my doula!  When I first met her, she had a lot of enthusiasm and energy.  She made me feel very comfortable immediately.   We discussed what her role during a labor would be and the different relaxation modalities she would use.  It was the first time I wasn’t dreading the whole labor process, but actually saw it as an amazing experience and challenge.  My anxiety around labor and delivery was reduced significantly and I actually looked forward to birthing my son! 

During my labor, Charity was very supportive and nurturing with her words.  She encouraged me through each contraction and cheered me on.  She never made my husband feel left out; she would encourage him to hold me when appropriate and offer suggestions.  They worked together to make sure I was hydrated and as comfortable as possible.  She knew when to massage my muscles and to remind me to relax my tense muscles.  She helped me change positions when I needed, so the labor didn’t seem as strenuous or long.  The aromatherapy offered a very calming element; it took away sterility of a hospital.   

When it came time for me to push, she and my husband reassured me that I wouldn’t hurt myself; that even though it seemed like forever, nature was taking its course and both my body and baby knew what to do.  In the end I was able to birth my son after 4 hrs of active labor without any medicine!  My husband and I couldn’t have done it without Charity.  I will definitely recommend her to others!