Testimonial for Elan Eddington
Elan was a perfect match for me and my family! She met with me and we discussed my birth plan. She was extremely supportive and made an extra effort to come back and visit with me around my husbands school and work schedule; she wanted to talk with him and see how we interact with each other. While she was here with my husband and I she discussed her plans on helping with pain management and showed my husband a few tricks to help relieve pressure, keep me calm and help me relax during labor.
I started labor at 3:30am. My husband text Elan around 5:00 in the morning and told her that I was having contractions 3-5 apart but didn't feel like I "needed" her yet but we wiuld let her know if things changed. (We wanted to give her a heads up.) she said she would come over around 9:00am. Sadly my contractions slowed/stopped and told her not to come. She came anyways. She shared a few tricks with me on how to get th contracts started again. Luckily they worked and by 11:30am I was in active labor. Elan worked side by side with my husband to create a peaceful and calm setting to allow me to relax. She used imagery, message, essential oils. Elan has a clam and soothing voice that brought me comfort and peace. She was supportive of my birth plan and supportive during labor. After my delivery she stayed until she knew everything was ok. I had a few small complications which Elan was calm and collected and knew what to do and how to handle the situation.
Her postpartum visit was amazing. She really took care of me and my family. Made my toddler lunch and did dishes. She has checked in on me a few times following my labor. I can't say enough kind words about her! I would have her attend all my births from here on out if possible!
-Shannon Hansen
November 20, 2013
Elan Eddington
Better Idaho Births Doula Services CD(DONA)
Birth Fee: $800 to $1000
