Testimonial for Rachel Mueller CD(DONA), CLC, (M.A.P.), CPM, LM
My husband & I were thrilled to be expecting. We had dreamed of having a child for a long time. I knew that I wanted to have the most natural childbirth possible, and felt that a doula would help us with achieving that goal. I had no friends or family who used a doula, so I started my search online. Rachel got back to me very quickly & we met for a consultation. It was clear immediately that Rachel is very knowledgeable. However, what really stood out was how comfortable my husband & I both felt with Rachel upon meeting. We got in the car & said "it's crazy how we genuinely connected with her." Giving birth has by far been the most wonderful, intimate experience of my life; and you definitely want to have a connection with the doula who gets to share in such a amazing experience. At 37 weeks along, I found out that I had developed a kidney stone the size of a dime! I had to have surgery to have a kidney stent put in. I was terrified! Rachel showed up at the hospital at 6:00 AM to help with providing valuable information & comfort for my husband & I. She brought essential oils which helped relax me a great deal.
I would also like to note that Rachel provides intensive & thorough child birth classes. They are wonderful! I don't know how women are successful with natural childbirth without these classes! My husband & I felt so much more knowledgeable & prepared because of Rachel's classes. I truly feel that, without Rachel, I don't know that I would have achieved an all natural childbirth, especially considering my complications & significant pain prior to labor due to my kidney stent. I labored for 22 hours, with labor progressing throughout the night. Rachel gave me strength & support in a nonjudgemental way. I can't say enough about the importance of having a doula & truly feel blessed that we had such a caring & knowledgeable advocate to help every step of the way.
-Melissa Nolan-Slatzer
September 29, 2014
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
