Testimonial for Teresa Vittorioso-Fortin C-FSD (BADT), BCCE, CLE
With Teresa by our side, we made possible what seemed, at times, impossible: to welcome our son in a beautiful, unmedicated vaginal birth! When at 36 weeks we found out that our son had turned head up, Teresa showed us exercises to help him turn, encouraged prep work (chiropractic, acupuncture) and researched the various delivery options for us. She was always there to answer questions, to calm our nerves and support us in any possible way. A pivotal point for us was when Teresa offered to attend the version attempt. We were nervous as we were told, that, if the version failed, we would have to schedule a C-section, which we felt very uncomfortable with. Teresa was terrific: not only did she put us at ease during the attempts by guiding my breathing and encouraging me, she also advocated our interest in a vaginal breech birth after the version attempts failed. While we started seeing an OBGYN who is experienced and extremely skilled in vaginal breech deliveries, Teresa did an enormous amount of research for us, helping us to feel confident with our decisions (and also be comfortable with Plan B, a family-centered C-section). A few weeks before my due date we were able to meet Susanna, who is a certified midwife and works as a back-up doula for Teresa. We felt extremely comfortable with Teresa and Susanna, who both are extremely skilled and knowledgeable birth workers. A few days later (10 days before my actual due date), I went into labor, which progressed so rapidly and smoothly that we almost didn’t notice that this was the REAL thing and our son well on his way. We called an ambulance, Teresa met us at the hospital and, before long, I delivered our beautiful, absolutely healthy baby boy – feet first. In hindsight, the prep work, the research, and learning to listen to our gut feeling to make the right choices - all of which Teresa encouraged - gave us the best and most empowering birth experience. Thank you, Teresa, we are forever grateful!
-Ulrike Heine
October 25, 2015
Teresa Vittorioso-Fortin C-FSD (BADT), BCCE, CLE
Entera Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $60
