Testimonial for Amara Minnis

A stranger?!When I learned that I had to have a doula with me to birth was overwhelmed!How was I supposed to pick from a random list online?I couldn't imagine having a stranger during such an intimate experience.Then I found amazing testimonials for Amara.I lost track of time reading the stories-how calm she was,friendly,how at ease Amara had made ALLof these other women feel.I was still nervous,but I took a chance~we met her for tea and hit it off.

My husband&I were at home when the contractions began&he knew just what to do.At first,it was great to have it be just us.But as the contractions got more intense we asked Amara to come over.She arrived within 25 minutes at midnight.Amara came into our bedroom and sat on the floor with us.My husband&I were in a rhythm with the contractions.He was using counter-pressure,reminding me to breathe,wiping my neck with a cold cloth-we were fine.She didn't try to interrupt our ritual.She simply observed and tracked the contractions.There was a calmness that came over me AND my husband when she arrived because she just brings calm to those around her.We knew she would do as much or as little as we needed her to do.And that she did.For the 3 hours before we left for the hospital she was everything we needed.She made suggestions,held my hand,encouraged me, joked with me.She was a true compliment to the labor process.At the hospital Amara was the one who coached me through the contractions,reminding me that each one brought my daughter closer to me.With my husband on one side,my forehead pressed against Amara's I gave birth with NO drugs&NO stitches to my 9 lb1oz. baby girl.It was an amazing experience!I was so proud to have had a natural birth and so much of my confidence&strength came through the support of my husband and Amara.She was truly meant to do this.She is amazing at supporting women in their birth experiences.

-Sandra Burdick

July 27, 2013

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Amara Minnis

Amara's Childbirth Education and Doula Services

Birth Fee: $1350

Postpartum Rate: $25

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Updated 5/27/2024

Birth Fee: $1350

Postpartum Rate: $25

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