Megan Shares How Summer Provided Unwavering Support Virtually

Summer provided outstanding virtual doula care to me and my partner throughout my pregnancy, scheduling 1:1 video meetings to provide education prior- and post-birth, and was available day-of labor and postpartum to me via text, phone calls, and video meetings. Her present nature instilled comfort in us as we became new parents, and her genuine passion for this field of work left us feeling nourished and supported. Throughout my pregnancy, Summer provided invaluable resources to me spanning a wide range of topics from various viewpoints. In addition to our live discussions where she shared her expertise in the field, Summer sent post-session emails complete with a summary our meeting, custom slides she crafted for my birth, and links to external resources including videos and evidence-based articles. What I admire most about Summer is her cool, calm, and respectful approach to our discussions. During each session it was almost as if Summer laid out a menu of educational topics, so I knew what options were on the table, and as we began the tasting process, she encouraged me to expand my palate to topics that appealed most to me. As any expectant parent may tell you, there is a lot that can be learned about pregnancy and birth, and having Summer there to guide me through the education was so appreciated and helped to alleviate any feelings of being overwhelmed. When the delivery date came, and my water spontaneously broke at home, I felt no hesitation or fear. I wrote Summer immediately to celebrate the imminent arrival of my child, and she was right there with me. I felt so prepared, because of the work we had done together, and was ready. As Summer will tell you, “birth is metal” - it is hardcore and feels like one wild concert - and I couldn’t imagine being as excited, and rockin’ out during the delivery, without her. Overall, an incredibly positive experience and I am so grateful for Summer.