“Dr. Ramsey entered my life at a time of deep vulnerability—when I was pregnant with my third son. The weight of my past experiences loomed large.

My first son faced a life-threatening birth defect that required us to relocate across the state to a high-level NICU, the only place that could offer any chance of saving him. For weeks, I couldn’t even touch him.

My second pregnancy, while physically healthy, quickly spiraled into an emergency c-section. The anesthesia failed to take effect swiftly enough, and the medical team made the decision to put me under completely. The last thing I remember was asking if they could please bring my husband to my side. In the chaos, I had no idea where he was. I wasn’t even awake when my second son took his first breath.

Though both experiences resulted in the survival of my newborns, they left me with a perception of childbirth as cold, clinical, and terrifying. I carried an overwhelming sense of fear—yet there was also a quiet shame, as if my inability to experience birth the way it was “supposed to” was somehow a personal failure.

When I became pregnant again, I made a bold decision: I would find a new doctor. That’s when I met Dr. Ramsey. She introduced me to the concept of a family-centered c-section, something I had never heard of before. It filled me with excitement and hope. While I knew a vaginal birth was out of reach, I longed for something more intimate, more connected. I yearned for an experience that could bring me closer to my child—a moment that celebrated life instead of feeling dictated by fear. We discussed everything: who I wanted present, the lighting, the music, how I wanted my baby brought to me the moment he was born. For the first time, I felt like I had a say, like my voice mattered in the process of bringing my child into the world.

When the day arrived, the birth unfolded precisely as I had hoped—personal, intimate, and real. I felt as though Dr. Ramsey had truly heard me. She had remembered every detail we discussed. In fact, after my son was born, I overheard some of the other medical staff chatting casually about their plans for the rest of their day. Dr. Ramsey immediately stepped in, reminding them that this was a family-centered c-section and that silence was appreciated. I can’t remember a time in a medical setting where I felt so deeply valued—not just as a patient, but as a mother. Ten years later, I still feel emotional and grateful for what she gave me: the birth experience I never thought possible. It was as if my husband, my baby, and I were the only people in that room.

What Dr. Ramsey gave me that day was more than just a birth plan—it was an experience of being seen, heard, and respected. She treated me with a kindness and empathy that is so often missing in today’s medical world. She protected me, understood my hopes, and never wavered in ensuring my wishes were fulfilled. For this, I will always be forever grateful.”

— CAROLYN • BREVARD, NC