Testimonial for Rachel Mueller CD(DONA), CLC, (M.A.P.), CPM, LM
Rachel was an amazing doula for us. From our very first meeting, she was so professional and knowledgeable. Every time we asked for advice before and after the birth, she gave us tremendously useful research and information covering both sides of every issue. She is warm, supportive, and non-judgemental.
She was also terrific with my husband. Before we met Rachel, he wasn't even sure he liked the idea of having a doula. She really impressed him and convinced him that we needed a doula, not by any hard sell, but just by presenting her skills and experience, and her down to earth demeanor. She was also able to give him guidance on how to help throughout labor.
In the delivery room, Rachel had countless tools and techniques to help me through a very long and challenging labor. She had creative ideas even when our mobility was hampered by IV and monitors that ended up being needed. Even the midwives were impressed by her kit. She was exactly what I needed on my team: she was a patient advocate, always looking out for my needs and wishes, yet she worked well with the hospital staff.
I didn't know at the time, but my husband told me later that even the midwives seemed skeptical that I would be able to deliver vaginally. Having Rachel there to help advocate for my wishes gave me that opportunity. She also gave good, non-judgemental counsel when hospital staff recommended various interventions.
In the end, after almost 24 hours of laboring at Hillcrest, I was able to deliver vaginally a 10 lb 3 oz beautiful baby. I felt like a hero, but I know I couldn't have managed without the teamwork of Rachel, my husband, and the hospital staff. Rachel helped us get a great birth experience, despite a lot of challenging circumstances.
-polycrafty .
September 05, 2013
Rachel Mueller CD(DONA), CLC, (M.A.P.), CPM, LM
N.E.A.R.To You Midwifery & Doula Services ltd.
Birth Fee: $1800 to $1900
