I cannot say enough wonderful things about having Sue as a doula! For context, I was trying for a VBAC with my second child and this was my first time having a doula (I did not use a doula for my first). Sue gave me the confidence and encouragement to believe that I could have a positive birth experience after undergoing an unplanned c-section with my first. My husband and I both immediately connected with Sue and she brought a calming, reassuring presence to our preparation for the birth, birth experience and post-partum.
During the birth, Sue was a critical part of my support team and worked seamlessly and professionally with the medical staff at the hospital where I delivered. She guided me through each stage of labor and anticipated my needs to help me with pain management based on what I liked. My labor was a bit of a marathon and Sue gave me the energy, reassurance and confidence to keep going. During late stage of labor, my baby's heart rate would decline during contractions and Sue worked with the nurses to help me find the best positions that kept my baby's heart rate up during contractions. Ultimately, I was able to have a VBAC and both my husband and I feel that if Sue hadn't been there, I very likely wouldn't have had a successful VBAC.
We cannot recommend Sue enough to be apart of your birth experience!
Shannon Wood
6/3/2024
I felt so lucky from the first time I spoke with Sue Chargo on the phone, and I felt that same luck throughout my entire experience with her. Sue is kind and easy to talk to, and as a new mom who was greatly impcted by the physical changes of having a baby, I loved having someone who was easy to be around and caring. She wants to help and as she got to know me, she would proactively take care of items without me asking. I felt comoftable and more confident in taking care of my baby because I knew Sue had tons of experience and could guide us as we figured out what a newborn needs.
If I could go back in time, I would have brought Sue into the picture sooner after my baby came home to dial down the overwhelm I felt. Sue was always calm and positive, two things that were hard to naturally have with all the uncertainity we felt. Her knowledge and patience are vast along with her dependability. She coordinated a lot with me and always showed up on time, and I am grateful for all the time I spent with her. I would work with Sue again, and I highly recommend her to others because she will ensure you and your family are taken of to the best of her ability. From baby basics to helping around the house, Sue is open to assisting on anything I brought up. I appreciate her humble yet helpful way, and I really loved working with Sue.
Justine MacLean
10/8/2023
My husband and I could not be more grateful to have had Sue's support for the birth of our first baby. Leading up to the birth, we were so impressed and comforted by Sue's breadth of knowledge and calm confident demeanor that really put us at ease. She was accessible for all of our questions and helped us feel prepared for what to expect leading up to the big day. At the birth Sue was incredibly helpful. Both she and my husband were able to take turns providing me support during what ended up being a longer than anticipated delivery. Postpartum Sue continued to be an incredible part of my support system as she checked in regularly and continued to answer my questions as they came up. I truly couldn't imagine preparing for labor/delivery, the birth itself, or postpartum without Sue. We could not recommend her more and are so grateful for her support!
Kristin
9/26/2023
My husband and I knew we wanted a doula on our birth team. From our very first interaction with Sue, we knew she was the one! We met with Sue twice before our son was born, but Sue was always available to answer any questions we had outside of our meetings.
Sue is not only super knowledgeable but she is also friendly and encouraging. She listens to what you want for you birth plan and advocates for you during the labor and delivery process. Sue continues to make you feel important and follows up with an in home visit as well as follow up texts to see how things are going once you are home. We could not have asked for a more perfect Doula than Sue! I would recommend Sue over and over again!
Steph L
7/5/2023