Testimonial for Adriana Babler, Ph.D., CD(DONA) from Page Berghoffer

Testimonial for Adriana Babler, Ph.D., CD(DONA)

My experience with Adriana started back when I was 6 weeks pregnant! I started one of her pre-natal yoga classes and I was so excited to take part in them during the entire 9 month process. My husband and I had always planned to try for an all natural birth, and with the help of Adriana we couldn't have done it without her! While I was taking pre-natal yoga with her, she let me know she was taking all the requirements to be a doula...and of course I couldn't refuse using her! She knew my body, what yoga moves worked best for me and so I was really excited for her to be part of my birthing experience! She met with us on several occasions, and was very open to any questions/comments myself and husband had for her.

The night we went into labor, we started at our house and she came over right away after calling her! She was my "other" support when my husband needed a break. With an all natural birth, it's a very father/coach experience...and my husband soon found that out, so Adriana was there to step in and help with my breathing techniques, keeping my hydrated, holding my hand when I needed that extra support and encouragement, suggested different yoga positions that would be great for myself and baby and she even helped take photos of the baby being born...which are memories I will cherish forever!

As I mentioned, without Adriana...I think the whole experience would have been different and may not have ended up the way I hoped! She had such encouraging words for my husband and I, and she will be forever part of my life!

Since we live in the Seattle area, we probably won't be able to use her services again...but if we were in closer distance, I would be so excited for her to be part of our birth experience again! I am actually sad she probably won't!!!! But, she will make your birth experience THE BEST and be the most supporting doula out there!

-Page Berghoffer

November 06, 2010