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Margaret
In March, I had my first baby with Taryn as my doula and I could not have asked for a better experience!
In our prenatal meetings, the tips and education that she gave me increased my confidence for labor, and when an ultrasound showed that my baby was breech at 35 weeks, she pointed me toward multiple useful resources in order to turn my baby - including exercises and a chiropractor. At 38 weeks, my baby was still breech. My provider, husband, and I decided to schedule a c-section. Taryn helped me make a new birth plan for a gentle cesarean. The care she provided helped me feel at peace with the change of plan. However, the day that I was supposed to have a C-section, the ultrasound showed that my baby had turned head down! Taryn celebrated with me and was able to join me in labor just a few days later.
I give credit to Taryn for my being able to make it through labor and delivery without an epidural even though I was on Pitocin the entire time. In between contractions, she made it feel like I was at a spa - diffusing essential oils, putting a cool towel around my neck, and massaging my legs. During contractions, she helped me to keep my focus on my breathing, provided counter pressure, and helped me to ride each one out like a wave. I am convinced that the position changes that she had me do during labor decreased the length of my labor significantly. She worked extremely well with my midwife and nurse and I really did feel like we were all on the same team.
Loralyn
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!
Rachel
I can’t speak highly enough about the love and support we received from Taryn! As we prepared to welcome our first baby, we were stepping into completely uncharted territory, and she helped us feel informed, prepared, and confident for birth.
When my water broke and I needed help getting labor going, she was right there beside me, coaching and encouraging me every step of the way. Twenty-four hours later, when we had to make some big decisions and change our birth plan, I felt so much comfort seeking her counsel and trusting her guidance.
In the end, my labor looked nothing like we had originally planned, but having Taryn on our team was an incredible blessing. Her support brought us so much comfort, confidence, and peace during one of the biggest moments of our lives. I’m beyond grateful for her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any expecting family!
Katie
The one recommendation we were given when we found out we were expecting was to hire a doula. And in the midst of all the planning and preparation of pregnancy, we forgot about hiring a doula until I was 35 weeks pregnant. We thought it was a longshot that we would find someone so close to our due date, but after interviewing a number of doulas we knew Taryn was the perfect fit for us! We had plans to meet her in person the following week for our first prenatal meeting. However, that Friday I noticed that my baby wasn't moving as much as he had been for the past week and decided to go to the hospital to have him checked out. I texted Taryn and she called me back, encouraging me to listen to my mom instincts and to let her know if we wanted her to meet us at the hospital. The hospital determined that my amniotic fluid was below the normal range and, along with my OB, suggested induction as the best option. Shortly after we were set up in our room, we met Taryn in person for the first time, and it felt like we were meeting an old friend! The following 2.5 days Taryn was an incredible support and encouragement that we didn't know we would need, but cannot imagine having gone without. Taryn brought her Mary Poppins bag of tricks to make the hospital room more peaceful and calming as well as tools to help with the pain of contractions.
This birth was not at all what we had planned, but we enjoy telling people his birth story because of all the people who made this story special. My husband and I both agree that our son's birth would have been very scary, overwhelming and stressful if it wasn't for Taryn. Taryn was very professional while also personable, throughout the process!
We are so grateful for all of the support and encouragement Taryn provided, and are blessed to call her our friend! We would 100% recommend Taryn to anyone looking for a doula.
Julie
I feel incredibly lucky to have had Taryn as my birth doula. With her guidance and support, I was able to have the most ideal birth experience. From the very beginning, Taryn had a wonderfully calming presence and was an exceptional educator. Leading up to labor, she helped me feel thoroughly informed and empowered to make decisions with confidence.
During labor, Taryn’s expertise and steady support were invaluable. She helped me stay focused on my birth goals while also navigating the unexpected moments with grace. Thanks to her, I was able to pivot when necessary without feeling overwhelmed or stressed. She struck the perfect balance of being professional, knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly personable.
