Ildi was great! I can honestly say that I would have never been able to have a natural child birth experience if it wasn't for her. Don't get me wrong my husband was great, but it was the extra support and encouragement from them both that allowed me to have my baby without an epidural or pain medication. I found out at 38 weeks that I had choleostasis and would have to be induced early. Definately not what I was wanting or expecting. That is when I knew I really needed a doula and Ildi was the one. Both prior to my labor and during my labor she was a great resource for answering questions and making sure I had all my questions answered before proceeding with a procedure.. She eased my mind and told me what to expect. I was still nervous about the procedure, but felt I had a good team around me to support me.
From the inital meeting, Ildi immediatlely made me feel at easy and was very generous with her time. We had two meetings before meeting at the hospital for my labor. During those meetings she answered questions, help write a birth plan and went over relaxation techniques, as well as, encouraged me and easied my mind.
I had my first child in hospital without a doula and can say that my second experience with child birth was much better, which I owe to Ildi and a faster labor! I would recommend always having a doula for labor no matter if it is your first child or 3rd. I think that they are worth every penny! So if you are looking for a doula, I would recommend Ildi!
Thanks Ildi!!
-Sada Hertzig
August 14, 2014
The Budding Belly
Birth Fee: $3500 to $3750
Postpartum Rate: $65