Here is our doula, Wendy, and the midwife who delivered Frederick, Deb. For those who aren't aware of the role they play, a good doula makes a HUGE HUGE difference in having the labor & delievery experience you want. Wendy was our shepherd through several difficult, exhausting, and ultimately very rewarding days (the end result was Freddy, after all). She not only took care of both mom and dad in the delivery room, she helped make sure that things kept going the way we wanted even when we were so out of our minds we didn't know what we wanted. My advice: if you have a baby, have a doula. A good doula. In fact, just call Wendy now and see if you can convince her to book in advance.
Deb was also spectacular, as were all the midwives at the UNC midwife practice. We took Deb to the very edge of her stamina (and her shift: Freddy demands overtime!!) but she was tireless in her efforts to ensure the best possible care for both baby and mom.
Finally, on the right is our labor & delivery nurse, Charise, just minutes after Freddy was born. She also labored through the night, keeping close watch on Freddy and making sure Nina's induction went smoothly through the extended hours of labor and delivery.All this is just to say: WAY TO GO TEAM FREDDY! We absolutely could not have done this without you.
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