Testimonial for Birth You Desire ® LLC
Ursula is an incredible birth team member. As my doula she discussed my prior birth with me, my wishes for the upcoming birth and things I could do to take charge in making my wishes a reality. She had wonderful recommendations, as well as anecdotes that helped give me perspective on how birth varies for every individual woman.
As my due date grew closer, she met with my husband and I to discuss in greater detail our expectations of our birth and her role as our doula. She doesn't come in and tell you what she does or will do, she asks what you need from her.
Leading up to being in active labor I had days of contractions that weren't quite regular, but they were quite painful. She came to my house and gave me some tools to manage the pain, as well as get my mental state in a positive place again.
Once I was in active labor she was everything my husband and I had asked her to be. She let us be a team, while giving us tools to help keep things progressing. It was 41 hours of labor, and she was there for all of it, continuing to give me the mental support when I needed it and the physical support when I needed it.
As a planned homebirth, she worked wonderfully with my midwife. When I made the decision to transfer to the hospital, I was confident she would help communicate my birth requests to my new team.
Overall, Ursula is knowledgable, skilled, and wonderful support for labor and birth. With so many variables at play in every birth, she is adaptable, composed and respectful of your wishes and needs. If I were to have another baby I would most definitely hire her again.
-Erica Heinsman
November 04, 2015
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
