Testimonial for Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
I've said it to friends and I've said it Liz herself--- I would never have another baby without Liz there! Truly, my husband and I can't recommend her highly enough. We hired her when I was still quite early in my pregnancy. Because it was our first baby, and because there were a few unexpected bumps along the way we had a lot of questions. Liz was always available via text, email or phone to answer questions, offer moral support, and provide professional consult.
We also took her hypnobirthing class in preparation for labor. The information we received in class really empowered us to think about for what we wanted in our birth experience in a way I'd never done before. We wound up switching OB practices to make sure we got what we needed from our team. I was worried about switching practices so late in the game (35 weeks!) but Liz assured me that it could be done without worry---and should be done if that's what I felt was the right thing. In the end I couldn't have been happier with the switch!
In the hospital Liz was amazing. From the moment she arrived she was 100% focused on me and the baby. I felt calmer knowing that she was there to offer suggestions for pain management and a constant narrative of positive support/reminders to breathe! I had planned on an unmedicated birth, but I'm not entirely certain I would have actually managed to do it without Liz's support. Even our midwife commented on how great our doula was, and you have to assume she's seen a lot of them in her 20+ years of practice.
If you're looking for someone to support you all the way through---someone who believes that women deserve to be empowered to give birth to their babies without fear----someone who truly loves what she does and is wonderful at it--- then you should hire Liz. You should hire her now before someone else does!
-Emi Eiting
November 05, 2015
Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Balanced Birth Support
Birth Fee: $1200 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
