TL;DR: Taryn is amazing and I would have her by my side through every pregnancy. Hiring a doula was in the top 5 of the best decisions we made for our pregnancy journey.
Rooted Birth and our doula, Taryn, were exactly the support team my husband and I needed through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. My husband was skeptical about hiring a doula because he wanted to be my primary support person and didn’t want anyone to take his place. The number one reason why we chose Taryn was because of how supported and understood she made my husband feel during the interview. He could see her being part of his support team as much as she would be supporting me. From that first meeting with Taryn, she was compassionate, organized, and incredibly helpful. My pregnancy came with its hurdles and Taryn was there to help us make the best choice for ourselves with each one. She always had the information we needed when we needed it. I had an amazing birth experience and I owe so much of that to Taryn. I felt prepared to handle labor because of her support during pregnancy. She provided the exact support my husband and I needed during labor to be successful in meeting my birth goals. Taryn is an absolute champ in the labor & delivery room! She made sure I had what I needed immediately following labor so that my husband and I could enjoy the moment together. It seemed like such a small detail during pregnancy, but the photos she captured in those first moments will be cherished forever! Her help getting breastfeeding off to a solid start during the golden hour was amazing. Her postpartum support has been nothing short of incredible, and again, I believe we have been so successful in navigating this transitionary phase of life because we had Taryn to lean into.
For those considering the financial aspect of hiring a doula, I understand that too. It’s a huge expense. But I can’t put a price tag on the value of the support we received. Hiring a doula is in our top 5 of the best decisions we made for a successful pregnancy and meeting our birth goals. It would be the very first thing I would do if I found out I was pregnant again!
-Shannon L.
