Saron was so incredible and we literally couldn’t have gone epidural-free without her. She brought peppermint oil that she put on a cold rag and it was a total savior. She completely focused on and anticipated my every need and Was by my side for every single contraction. She advocated for me and my requests and spoke on my behalf when I was laboring and couldn’t talk. She helped keep us motivated toward the goal of no epidural and pushed me to stay strong, but was also super nonjudgmental and informative when I was considering epidural halfway through. I labored for 14 hours and she held my hips and hair and played music and seriously everything I possibly needed for the ENTIRE time and made sure I didn’t feel like I was bothering her at all. My fiancé really didn’t want a doula in the beginning because he thought it would take away from him helping and from our special experience but he kept saying over and over how we couldn’t have done it without her and how amazing she was. Honestly, if you’re on the fence about a doula, consider this your sign to get one!!! The nurses and doctors were so hands-off since I wanted to be pretty drug-free (even though I was induced) that I would’ve felt really intimidated and alone without her help!!!
-Jessica S.
