Testimonial for Isabelle Peabody
Isabelle is a warm and empathic person and an incredibly knowledgeable doula. My husband and I are SO happy that we were able to work with her for the birth of our second son. When we met Isabelle for the first time I felt an immediate connection.
I felt deeply heard, validated, and nurtured. Knowing that Isabelle was a phone call or text away provided me with an added sense of groundedness during my last trimester. She was able to help me explore my feelings about becoming a mother of two and ease my anxiety about how my relationship with my toddler would change as we made this transition.
My labor progressed much more quickly this time around and Isabelle was there very soon after we arrived at the birthing center. She worked seamlessly with the midwives and it is wonderful that she has worked with them all before and had a great rapport already. As soon as she entered the room I felt a sense of relief and calm. She intuitively knew that I was in the zone and not able to speak much and she supported my focus and inward journey. I don't know how she does it, but she knew exactly how to touch my back, head, or any place that provided grounding and comfort during and between contractions. It felt like Reiki and helped transform the pain of each contraction into something more meaninful and manageable. At the most intense stage she could tell that I needed some words of encouragement and she reminded me that each contraction was bringing my baby down the canal and that he would be here soon. That was all I needed to move through the last stage and before I knew it our baby was born!
After his birth, Isabelle stayed with us for a while longer and helped us start breastfeeding and made sure we were all doing well (which we were!) Isabelle continues to check in with us and supports me in the next stage of this adventure of being a mom to two. I recommend her highly!
-Sara Roizen
August 18, 2015
Isabelle Peabody
Warm Ways Doula Care
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $35
