Testimonial for Victoria Michonski CD, HCHI, CLC
We worked with Victoria for the delivery of our first baby. After interviewing several other doulas, we found our perfect match in Victoria! She is very kind, patient, knowledgeable, comforting, respectful and accomodating. Victoria agreed to meet with us for weekly private childbirth classes (about 5 total if I recall correctly), at which we learned a lot of valuable information and developed a great relationship. Throughout the end of my pregnancy, Victoria told me what to expect at my doctor's appointments and gave me tips on how to manage my health to ensure that I was able to give birth according to my birth plan without any extra interventions. Victoria gently informed us of research supporting many options surrounding labor and delivery, and was non-judgemental of our choices.
When my water broke at 4:30am, Victoria responded promptly and reassuringly to my text questioning whether meconimum might be present. After a series of texts and phone conversations, Victoria appeared at our house right when we needed her and started to work her magic on me (and my husband, keeping him clam and focused, too). Labor was not easy, but Victoria was a very strong, compassionate, and encouraging partner through it all. When we arrived at the hospital fully dialted (which was part of my birth plan), she was the one who breezed us through intake. Immediately after our baby was born, Victoria took many great pictures (PG rated) on my phone without being asked to do so, which we were so thankful for! She stayed with us for several hours following the birth during which she helped me start breastfeeding and provided general support. About a month later, Victoria came to my house for a follow-up visit and helped me problem solve some struggles I was having as a new mom.
I am so grateful to have met and worked with Victoria. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great doula. I will definitely call on her again if we have another baby!
-Meredith Wroblewski
October 15, 2015
Victoria Michonski CD, HCHI, CLC
312Doulas *Classes*Doula*Breastfeeding*
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2300
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $45
