Testimonial for Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Our experience with Liz was absolutely amazing. We met Liz through our Hypno-birthing class where she was the instructor. From the first moment, we just loved her- her gentle approach, her knowledge and passion about babies and the birthing process, and her "smiling eyes". She just draws people into her!
We were on the fence about hiring a doula for our birth, but after meeting Liz, we knew we wanted to have a doula and needed it to be her! From the start, she was accommodating, informative and accessible. We had lots of questions and she was always there to answer them. Liz would check in with us and was always available for me to contact her (which I did many times!) She became my number one person who I trusted with anything related to my pregnancy or birth. She answered my questions and knew when to refer me to my midwives for answers.
The day before I went into labor, I was really frustrated. I was 11 days past my due date and felt pressure to have the baby before 42 weeks. She checked in with me and I unloaded all of my frustrations. She was amazing- she validated my feelings, gave me ideas and made me feel at ease.
When labor started, we contacted her and she texted with my husband until she came over. She guided me through contractions, suggested different positions, massaged my back and suggested support positions for my husband. I looked to her throughout the day, especially during the really tough moments, to let me know that I was okay and that I could do this. She also was a huge help to my husband- helping him be the best support he could be for me. She helped us decide when to go to the birth center and then was there with us until the end when our baby was born. I really can't put into words how integral a part Liz played in the birth of our son. She even cut his cord! It was so helpful to have her there for support, guidance, and reassurance. We feel honored to have had her with us for our son's birth!
-Mischa Decker
August 13, 2013
Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Balanced Birth Support
Birth Fee: $1200 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
