Oh where to begin. I am so grateful for finding Rooted Birth. Initially, I was only looking for a birthing class for my home birth with my midwife. I was strongly encouraged by family and my midwife to utilized a doula as part of the birth team, and I am SO GLAD I did. Taryn was my doula, and I must say (I speak for my husband as well), she exceeded all our expectations and more. She is so professional, yet warm and so approachable while being extremely prompt and well-organized. She never missed a beat. She is also extremely intuitive on meeting emotional needs, ESPECIALLY on delivery day. Birth is a transcending experience and you don't notice much around you, or vocalize your own needs well. Taryn would ensure I was constantly hydrated, gave gentle scalp massages between contractions (these helped so much) and made me feel heard and validated as the pains increased. I am sure I'm forgetting much more. My birth experience was very difficult. By the end, I was completely worn out and had complications tended to by my midwives. While that was going on, Taryn fed me a small meal as I was too weak and depleted by then to feed myself. I cannot express how blown away I am by her care and attentiveness. I cannot recommend this group enough, Taryn especially. We will ABSOLUTELY be using her again for our next baby!
-Loralyn B.
