Making Memories...
The Lavielle's
"The day I gave birth to my daughter was such an amazing and empowering experience for me! I am so glad Alana was there to support my husband and I through my labor and delivery. As first time parents, we were prepared, but a bit nervous and unsure about how things would go. Alana helped us to stay relaxed and calm when things started getting intense. She had so many helpful suggestions for me while I finished dilating and she showed my husband how he could help ease some of my discomfort. The pushing phase ended up lasting quite a while, but she helped me get into many different positions that helped move my baby down and continue my progress. It felt so good to move around, and honestly made the time seem to pass by faster. After my daughter came out, she needed to be attended to and checked on right away, so my husband went across the room to be by her side. This was such a vulnerable time for me since I was anxious to know that she was healthy and hold her skin to skin. Alana stayed by my side the whole time and gave me moment by moment updates as they made sure she was doing well on her own. Whatever challenges came up during this whole experience, I was able to stay cool and collected, because I was supported, heard and understood. I am so thankful that Alana was there and able to help make it a positive and beautiful experience for us. She truly was my advocate."
The Harvey's
"Alana joined our family when Levi was one week old. Levi is our second child and we knew from our first that we would need a doula to help us through those first few rough months. Alana showed up that first night and fit in seamlessly with our family. She was a balm of peace that we so deeply needed during the newborn fog that had overtaken us. Alana has an innate comfort with newborns and completely understood our goals for Levi. I work full time and I wanted him to sleep through the night as quickly as possible but also learn healthy sleep habits. Alana’s work made Levi the easiest baby. I got my much needed rest so that I could be the best mom I could be for Levi during the day. A week after Alana finished up with us, Levi sleep trained himself through the night. Thanks to Alana, he was already a pro at going down without any fuss. If I can give any new mom advice it would be to take care of yourself. Hiring Alana was the best gift I could give myself. Without her, I know how hard those first few months could have been and I am forever grateful for everything she did for me and my little boy."
The Steege's
"Alana is truly an amazing person and I will be forever grateful to her for the role she played in my labor and delivery. My goal was to have as natural a birth as possible in a conventional hospital. In our sessions prior to the birth, she educated my husband and me fully about pain management techniques, birthing positions, medical practices we could expect, and so much more. Alana put together a sort of tool box, from which I drew upon and put to use during my labor and delivery. I felt empowered knowing my choices and, with Alana’s coaching, I was in control, safe and confident. She created a positive environment where I was able to listen to my body and put each contraction to work. Natural birth is painful, there’s no getting around that, but having an incredible doula helped me keep focused until my baby was in my arms. I can honestly say that she made the whole experience really beautiful."
"Thank You !"
Alana Catanio #ADOULAFORMAMA
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