Website: www.wix.com/vv2008/trustbirth Phone: (586) 484-1108 Type of Practice: Partnership with 1 other doula Clients per Month: 1 to 2 Birth Doula Experience: 2 years and 10 births attended Area of practice: Sterling Heights, MI Travel range: 50 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English
Birth Doula Certifications
Childbirth International
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
Multiples
Clients on bed rest
Twins
High risk
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Survivors of Previous Life Trauma
Domestic Violence
Special services available:
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: I was named 2011 Volunteer of the Year at Mary's Mantle which is a shelter for homeless pregnant women. I teach the women child birth education, breastfeeding support and I also attend the birth of their baby. For more information about Mary's Mantle visit www.marysmantle.net
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth The home birth must be attended by a midwife or other health provider.
Birth doula fee: $400 to $800 Fee details: My fees depend on the distance I will need to travel to the birth and if you would like child birth education or breastfeeding education beforehand.
Client Testimonials for Vicki Verougstraete
September Shaw
Vicki attended the birth of my daughter. From the moment we met, I knew she was a great choice. She was super attentive. She made sure that I was comfortable and helped keep me and my husband calm and focused during the delivery. Vicki went out of her way to make sure my needs were met. She also did several unexpected things to make the moment special- such as writing out my daughter's birth story and taking photos while my husband and I focused on our family. I wish I had met Vicki sooner, and I hope she will be available when I need her services in the future.
Posted 3/24/2012
Ashli Cryderman
Our first son, Levi, was born on January 6, 2011. I had asked Vicki if she would be my doula shortly after finding out I was pregnant. She agreed and was very excited for my husband and I! I wanted to have a natural birth and as my due date grew closer Vicki educated me (as well as my husband) on what to expect when that special time comes! She was very informative and caring about all of our questions and desires for the birth experience we hoped to have. A month before our little boy was due he flipped and decided he wanted to be in the breech position! Vicki gave me different stretches and things to possibly help him to turn. My doctor continued checking me every week and apparently our little boy was very comfortable where he was at and stayed in that breech position. Finally, as much as I had desired to have a natural birth and have Vicki as my doula through labor, my doctor scheduled me for a csection. On the morning we were scheduled, Vicki was there bright and early to cheer us on and to meet our sweet little Levi. Even though my birthing plan did not go as expected, our baby boy was happy and healthy and everything went well. Vicki got to meet Levi shortly after he was born and we were so thankful that she was able to be a part of that amazing day with us. We are now expecting our second and have high hopes that Vicki will be able to be my doula through a natural child birth, Lord willing! Thanks Vicki, we love you :)
