Testimonial for Adde Breier
I walked out of our 20 week anatomy scan crying with my husband, it had shown that our baby boy had a heart defect that would require surgery to repair sometime between birth and 6 months of age. All while trying to process this news, my desire to hire a doula kicked into overdrive. There was so much uncertainty, I needed a doula to guide us.
When my husband and I had our first chat with Adde, it felt like the right fit from the start. She had such a calming presence, evident from even a video screen. And beyond that a lightness that made our scary path feel more walkable. Going with Adde was easily one of the best decisions we made throughout my pregnancy. Every step of the way, she helped me navigate my fears surrounding labor, birth, and chiefly, how healthy will my baby be and what will those first few hours look like. She helped us craft our plans (and backup plans), I had never before felt so seen and supported when it comes to my health.
My water broke the evening before my due date and it wasn't too long later that I was in active labor. I had wanted to turn my brain off and just be in focus with my body, Adde facilitated all of that. She gave me confidence and comfort in both the physical and emotional sense, I was able to tackle labor and bring my baby out of my womb and into my arms. He came earthside with my husband's arms around me and Adde holding my hands through each contraction.
Our son was thankfully healthy enough to come home with us and wait for surgery later. This occurred when he was just shy of 8 weeks and Adde was yet again instrumental in talking us through our fears, she kept my husband and I grounded with facts and encouragement.
I will always be so grateful and so thankful that we found Adde.
-Mariah
March 31, 2025
Adde Breier
Adde Breier Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2000
