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Palesa
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I recently gave birth at WHC on November 2 with the support of a great doula, Claudia Booker. I'm putting a few good words in for Claudia because she is so experienced, and she made a long 16-hour day of close contractions seem almost a breeze. She was recommended by my midwife (Whitney Pinger, also amazing).
In fact, my husband was 4 hours out of town when contractions started, and I had been out the previous evening with friends! Claudia gave me so much guidance on breathing, swaying, and other means of reducing the pain. She helped my husband be involved at a level comfortable for him. Things were moving fast, and not everyone believed I would have my girl that night. The baby had meconium, cord wrapped around her neck, and a slight heart murmor at the beginning. Claudia was completely in tune with me, my needs, and my girl's desire to come out! Look up Claudia at Birthing Hands DC. She will travel far, because she LOVES this work! http://www.birthinghandsdc.com/ I would definitely go to Claudia again, if we get pregnant a 2nd time. She's our daughter's guardian angel! |