Testimonial for Odile Penet, CD(DONA), LCCE, PES
Odile helped us during the birth of our first child. I originally thought I was in active labor the day before I gave birth. I called Odile and she came to my house to be of support and check up on me. When she quickly realized that I was in early labor (since I was easily talking through contractions) she immediately started to coach me on my breathing techniques to get me more relaxed. Once I got the hang of how to breathe through the EASY contractions I told her that she could go since I had an OB appt that day. She was always easy to get a hold of through the whole process.
The doctor told me I was not dilated at all and I could be in early labor for days. She had me schedule an ultrasound for the next week. I did not have to wait too long because the next morning I woke up in so much pain as my water broke. I called Odile and she was able to be at the hospital quickly after we arrived. She immediately went into action getting me to focus on breathing as I was really starting to panic. She knew just what to say and how to say it. She has a calming energy even when the situation is a stressful. I found her to be warm, caring, and assertive when needed. She was able to help me work through very difficult leg contractions. She was also accepting of my decision to get an epidural. She made it clear that every decision was mine and that she respected all the decisions I chose to make. She also empowered my husband to help out even when he was nervous.
Bottom line is: Hiring Odile was the best decision we ever made. I know I would have made it through because I would have had no other choice but Odile made it special and meaningful, and I was able to push past my fears because of her. She is definitely part of the family now!
-Lisa Henderson
November 14, 2014
Odile Penet, CD(DONA), LCCE, PES
My Birth Companion, LLC
Birth Fee: Not specified
