Testimonial for Alison Knotek
Alison helped me to get into different positions while at my house and helped Sam know how to support me physically. While my husband was an excellent support and knew some positions to make me more comfortable, it really took Alison’s steady hand to ease my discomfort and pain. When Alison arrived, I was in the bathroom, laboring while standing against the wall. Although my husband had tried to get me to try something else, Alison actually had a plan of action. She got me into the living room and onto our birth ball. Almost immediately, my contractions were more bearable. She then massaged my back and reminded me to quiet and slow my breathing during contractions.
She and Sam worked as an excellent team, taking turns supporting me. Alison would communicate with Sam without me knowing and they would be able to get me to calm down or breathe more slowly. There were times when I really needed my husband, and Alison was there to direct him in how to care for me better. There were other times when I needed an outside figure to help refocus or get beyond a particularly painful contraction, and Alison was right there to help.
-Jessica Boro
April 10, 2014
Birth Fee: Not specified
