Testimonial for Odile Penet, CD(DONA), LCCE, PES
I am so happy I found Odile! She was a blessing to our family and my birth excperience was wolderful. When Odile came to our home for our first meeting she listened to all of my concerns and issues with previous births. I had two children and two second trimester losses. I felt very comfortable sharing with her, like she was a good friend. She told me about what she does as a doula and I felt like she was a great fit. At our next meeting we spoke more of plans and she answered all my questions and helped me think through my birth plan choices, breahing, positions ect. She also listened to my hopes/plans for this birth. I was interested in Hypnobirthing. She sent me a hypnobirthing book in the mail, to borrow and a link to get the audio tracks. During my labor she really helped my relax and focus on birthing. She brought battery candles and played soft music that made the room feel comfortable. I had my two older children (9 & 11) with me and she helped them help me in a way that seemed just right. She remembered things that I'd forgotten and suggested using the mirror so I could see his head, which made me so happy I was smiling as he came out. I didn't get to see my other children come out so that was a woderful joy.Odile alo did a placenta encapusation for me. I researched it and Odile explained the process and benefits other women reported so I was excited to try it. She made me a very cute umbilical cord momento as an added bonus. When she prepared the placenta she saved the broth and shared information about how to use it. I lost a lot of blood after birth and I made a soup with the broth and I think it helped with my iron deficiency. I felt more energy and less worn out after eating the soup. I'm so glad I had that. I can't recommend her highly enouph, she is great! If I ever have another baby I want her to be by my side again.
-B Gallion
June 10, 2015
Odile Penet, CD(DONA), LCCE, PES
My Birth Companion, LLC
Birth Fee: Not specified
