Testimonial for Michele Peterson
Michele was amazing, and my husband and I could not have been happier to have her support throughout the entire process. We met her twice before I went into labor, and both times she was incredibly helpful in preparing us for what lay ahead (helping us with a birth plan, sharing videos with us, talking us through various aspects of childbirth, etc.). She clearly is well-informed about the birth process (often citing the latest studies) and loves her work. She was very attentive to and respectful of our own vision for our baby's birth and never sought to impose her own vision or judgment. Michele is very upbeat and easygoing, and was a very positive presence during my labor (and is excellent with the back massages!). My husband often says he doesn't know how he would have made it through my labor without Michele there to suggest new positions, encourage us, respond to our needs, and keep us in good spirits. After our daughter was born, Michele even came to the hospital to visit us, and she brought along her mother, who is a lactation consultant, as an added bonus! Once we were back home, Michele came by to visit us again, to check in on us and again provide critical guidance (such as how to use a Moby wrap and how best to address breastfeeding challenges). As a new mom herself, she has great experience to draw from, in addition to the research she's done. It's clear that Michele is passionate about and energized by her work, and it was that energy that proved so indispensible to us throughout the whole process. We are so grateful to her and look forward to hopefully working with her again some day! We could not recommend her more enthusiastically.
-Sarah Cross
February 01, 2011
Michele Peterson
District Doulas
Birth Fee: $2400 to $2600
