Terridoulaforyou

Terri was absolutely amazing as our doula. We interviewed several doulas and had such peace and confidence after meeting Terri. I nicknamed her «Mama» Terri, as she took great care of me pre-​, during and post-​birth of our baby as if I were her own daughter. We were pregnant with our first child. We took hypno-​birthing classes as it was our desire to have a natural, drug-​free birth experience. Terri was well knowledgeable in the type of birth plan we wanted. I ended up being 1 week/​5 days past my estimated due date, and Terri was wonderful in coaching me with natural induction methods and keeping me at peace while I waited to go into labor naturally. I also had a posterior faced baby and she helped me with exercises to move her anterior to alleviate back labor and other pain pre-​labor. Two days before I was supposed to be induced, I went into labor. Terri came to our home and coached me exactly how I needed to be coached. I labored at home for 12 hours. The type of doula I needed was someone who would tell me what I needed to do, was intuitive to see what was working and what wasn’t, and affirm me along the way. She allowed my husband to be very involved and coached both of us well. I felt relaxed and well taken care of and know this is what allowed me to progress consistently in my labor. We delivered at the UCSD Birth Center after a 17-​hour labor. It honestly felt like a few hours though because of how relaxed and well coached I felt. The delivery part of labor only took 45 minutes because Terri instructed me what to do. Terri, we are forever grateful for you and look forward to many more births with you if God blessed us with more children! ;).

Terri is amazing! BEFORE WE KNEW TERRI with my first pregnancy we ended up having a scheduled c-​section because of medical reasons… The baby was breech and she never flipped, and I was unaware of many of the ways to encourage the baby to flip. I met up with Terrie to learn relaxation techniques for my SECOND pregnancy. My husband and I loved her! I already new That I wanted to have a VBAC, and It was in God’s hands. After meeting with Terri, even though we were not planning on hiring a doula, we decided right away that we wanted her as our doula!
Terri was wonderful! Not only did she meet with me to go over relaxation techniques, but she had lots of ideas to help get our second baby into position. Surely enough, baby got into position (head down) and I was able to have an all natural VBAC! Terri was so amazing in the delivery room. She listened, and was SOOO helpful! She was always there when I needed her, yet she was great at giving space for those special moments between me and my husband.
Also, I have to say… There were several times that I wanted to give in and get the epidural, but every time Terri would kindly remind me of why I did not want it, but more than that her encouragement and prayers gave me the courage to «push on.» What a blessing she was and is! I just know I would have given in if she wasn’t there with her loving and encouraging words, prayers, and great relaxation tools and techniques! Thank you Terri! We love you!
Love,
The Lowen Family

Terri is my mom and so maybe i am bias, but she is hands down the most giving person i know. growing up all my friends considered my mom to be a second mom. Our home was always open for visitors and anyone that walked through the door was immediately offered food. My mom has always been a huge part of my life volunteering to be the team mom, church leader, boosters, you name it my mom did it for me and my brothers growing up.
it is no wonder that when i was pregnant with my daughter Alaska that i wanted her to be part of my birth and together alongside my husband we labored together (yes i say we it was a family effort) for 70 something hours and then my precious little girl come into this world on December 17, 2012. When i was pregnant with my son Harrison i decided to reach out to a doula because i did not want a 70 hour hospital birth. we decided we would labor at my moms house and with the help of my husband, mom and doula i labored at home and 5 hours after arriving in the hospital my son was born August 17, 2014. my mom was critical during my birth alongside my doula she helped me get through a natural birth of my son that was 10 lbs 3 oz. my doula approached my mom after the birth and said she thought my mom should consider being a doula and i couldn’t agree more. my mom is naturally very nurturing, gentle, and has a calming presence.
I am a migraine suffer and have been for years and when i am in a bad cycle my mom is the first person i want to have around. her gentle touch and pain management techniques have gotten me through so serious pain.
i am proud of her for following her passion and getting trained to be a doula. i am grateful she is sharing her gift with others. if you or anyone you know is looking for a doula i highly recommend my mom.