Sue Chargo is amazing!
From our initial meeting through the birth of our son, her subject-matter expertise and her patience made her the perfect doula. Throughout our pregnancy, she was kind, compassionate, understanding, full of knowledge, empathetic, and available. She's a true professional.
We can't imagine anyone else to have brought on this journey with us. And we consider Sue part of our family!
Love,
EJ and Jen Tso
Posted 9/28/2016
Sue was such a wonderful addition to our birth. This was my first baby, and my labor went EXTREMELY quickly. Sue was such a great calm energy to have with us there, and I know she was very reassuring to my husband. She insured that we were moved through triage as quickly as possible, and that the nurses and midwife were aware of our birth preferences. We didn't get to use a lot of the comfort measures we discussed beforehand, due to how quickly it all went, but she helped my husband soothe me with massage during contractions and created a very calm enviroment in the labor and delivery room by turning off the lights and lighting LED candles. Sue was also there to help support me afterwards during some painful repairs, while my husband held the baby. I don't think I could have gotten through them without her.
The meetings before the birth were a great way to get to know Sue and talk through important parts of our birth preference list, and to discuss any fears or questions about the birth. The meetings afterward were perfect for decompressing and processing our birth story. She has been a wonderful resource for any questions we have had during pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum and newborn stage! Overall she was incredibly warm, kind and such a wonderful presence. I hope she can attend my future births!
Shannon Whicker
Posted 7/19/2016
Having Sue as a support person at my birth is more than I could have asked for. Meeting with her prior to the birth to create a plan helped put me and my husband at ease. Sue was available to answer my questions and provide resources during my pregnancy. Sue was a great support before heading to the hospital and at the hospital. My husband was impressed by the good relationship Sue had with the nurse and midwife at the hospital. During my labor Sue was there for anything we needed and was great at thinking ahead and being ready with what we might need next. Sue was a calming and positive presence during my labor and delivery. I enjoyed the postpartum visits. It was nice to have someone come to my home and answer my questions. It can be hard and stressful to get out and about with a newborn! I feel as though I can continue to reach out to Sue if I have any questions in the future. I would use Sue again in the future and would recommend her to anyone looking for the support of a doula. Sue seems to enjoy her work and seems passionate about the whole process from pregnancy to delivery to postpartum.
Nikki Froemming
Posted 7/14/2016
We were so very fortunate to have Sue as our prenatal and postpartum doula! She provided amazing support, education and organization before, during and after birth! Whatever your plan is Sue will support you 100%! We were very impressed by how wonderful and professional she was with communication not only with my husband and I but with the hospital staff too. My husband and I initially had reservations about birthing at a hospital (we went to Methodist with the midwives) but Sue really put us at ease. She was at my side throughout labor providing positive and calming affirmations. She seemed to just know exactly what we needed! She was prepared with cool towels, snacks, flameless candles, etc to create the peaceful environment we desired. She even helped recite some Hypnobabies scripts when my husband needed a break. Our plan was to try for a vaginal birth with no drugs involved. When labor became very tough for me (during transition & pushing) Sue provided calm guidance to help get me (and my hubby!) through it. She made me feel empowered at a time when I thought I could take no more. I believe that encouragement helped me believe in myself and my body, and I cannot express my gratitude enough. The postpartum service she provided was great too--not only because we are new parents but we are transplants with no family in town. Just as with prenatal services she went above & beyond our expectations. I was able to get a shower in while she watched our little one and we took him out in the stroller for the first time for a walk on a beautiful day. We recommend Sue without reservations as a doula because she is so passionate and driven to help women & their families during such a special and transformative time in their lives.
Cathy L
Posted 6/17/2016