Testimonial for Bellwether Doulas
From the first meeting with Rachelle, my husband and I felt comfortable and reassured. I loved when she said she would be there to support me... but also there to help my husband support me... which was important to me. Several prenatal meetings with her really eased my mind, she helped me develop my birth plan, and prepare both of us mentally and emotionally for the birth. She offered resources on breastfeeding, pediatricians, cloth diapering, post-partum information, and anything else we needed. She was always available through text, email, and phone calls (even when not technically in the "on call" period).
When I went into labor, I knew I wanted to stay at home as long as possible before going to the hospital. At one point, I started to feel panicked, and although we had originally planned on Rachelle meeting us at the hospital, we asked her to come to the house (at midnight). She came quickly and helped us pack up and even drove us to the hospital. After a few more hours of labor and about 2 hours of pushing, our baby boy arrived. I was able to have the natural labor and birth I wanted ... and I cannot imagine going through the experience without Rachelle. She was so supportive -- helping with changing positions, massage, relieving my husband for breaks, hip squeezes (lots of those!). She also took amazing pictures that we will cherish forever. She has remained available after the birth, checking on all of us and offering advice and reassurance -- so important in the post-partum period and very helpful for a first-time mom like myself.
I know that I will definitely have Rachelle as part of our birth team if/when we have another baby. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a doula!
-Lindsay Jones
September 30, 2013
Bellwether Doulas
Rachelle & Hailey
Birth Fee: $1500
