Testimonial for Christine Graves
I left my birth feeling powerful, grateful, and absolutely certain that I made the very best choices for me and my daughter, and that’s the most I could’ve asked for from my Doula, especially since my first birth (where I also had a doula) left me feeling blindsided, powerless, and grieving the experience I planned for. This second time around a lot of things were actually similar, my labors both started with no warning with my water breaking leading immediately into contractions 2 minutes apart, both were long (26 and 17 hours after water breaking) and they were at the same practice with the same midwife. But having a birth where you are supported and confident in your team is irreplaceable. Chris helped me process my previous birth, guided me through breech strategies which ultimately resulted in a successful ecv, and held me 12 hours through a failed epidural. It’s one thing to help someone move when they don’t have an epidural but it’s a particular beast when you need to move through contractions that the hospital staff doesn’t believe you can feel. I can’t be more thankful or in awe of Chris. And honestly my favorite thing about her is her sense of humor. Nothing is better than sharing the most intense moments of your life with someone so knowledgeable, vibrant, and downright silly. I’d trust her with my life and my sanity and that says a lot.
-Keely Fruin
June 11, 2025
Christine Graves
Blissful Beginnings with Chris
Birth Fee: $1400 to $1600
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
