Testimonial for Ernest Butler
I was 7 months pregnant when we got matched with Ernest. From the moment my partner and I met him, we felt at ease. Ernest asked what my expectations of his primary roles were, and I answered that he would primarily be there to support my partner, who is very engaged in the pregnancy/parenting process. I wanted my partner to be my primary support person, with Ernest there to support him.
My partner expressed a need to have backup for keeping track of all of the providers coming and going to help him manage his social anxiety, and I know that having Ernest in the room made both of us feel like we weren't missing things when the room felt like chaos. We also asked that Ernest take pictures for us after the birth.
Ernest answered all of our questions, provided resources, and reviewed our birth plan with us to help us feel prepared before arriving at the hospital. When we were in the hospital, he made sure we both ate by getting us food and drinks. When my leg cramped up during delivery, Ernest took over massaging my leg with his confident hands so my partner could focus on managing the atmosphere in the room.
Although my birth plan said I wanted to avoid a C-section unless medically necessary, when I asked for one 32 hours into labor and my partner turned to Ernest for his advice, he was supportive of the change in direction. During the operation, he took some amazing photos of my partner with the baby that we will cherish forever.
With Ernest by our side, we never felt alone in the birthing process. He was there for us and continues to check-in with us post-partum. I highly recommend working with Ernest for your birth!
-TJ Wey
April 02, 2025
Ernest Butler
Paternal Touch
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
