Testimonials...
"(Our doula) was great in every way. I can't
imagine our birth without her. She was a life saver!"
- Father, Prince William Hospital
"(Amara had) good availability, caring toward
patient, open to a variety of options."
- Nurse, Warren County Hospital
"(Amara's) encouragement was both an emotional
support in terms of trusting my own instincts and practical information to
follow -up on, such as specific exercises to position the baby for labor."
- Mother, Alexandria Hospital
"(Amara) helped coach the patient on various
labor positions and provided positive support using natural childbirth
techniques. She answered all of the patient's questions and was very
respectful of the hospital staff. I enjoyed working with her."
- Nurse, Alexandria Hospital
"After the birth, Amara made sure that
breastfeeding was going well and that I was okay before leaving. If we
are lucky enough to have another child, we will use her again!"
- Mother, Fairfax Hospital
"As a nurse, I was especially impressed with her
balance of patient advocacy and respect for the high-risk hospital
environment (its epidurals, pitocin protocols, safety precautions, etc.)."
- Nurse, Fairfax Hospital
"(The doula provided) effective and comprehensive
instruction and use of equipment (i.e., birth ball, massage, etc.).
(She had) good availability....open to a variety of options."
- Maternity Coordinator, September 2004, Warren County Hospital
