Testimonial for Amethyst Hertsens
I wanted a newborn care specialist/postpartum doula for the birth of my first son but I was daunted by the process of hiring a stranger to come into my home and care for my precious baby. So when my doula recommended Amethyst, there was a strong connection of trust. Not only did she have impressive childcare credentials, she is so incredibly warm, responsible, and honest, with additional expert knowledge of childbirth and the healing process after birth as both a birth and postpartum doula.
So really, in hiring Amethyst, both myself, and my baby were receiving the best of care and support. For the months that she spent with us, she became part of our family and cared for our baby with the same love and tenderness as that of my husband and I. Knowing that our newborn was under the safe watch of Amethyst made it so much easier to sleep at night, which was a crucial component of my recovery. Developing post-partum depression was a major concern of mine and I believe exhaustion to be a big risk factor. In that capacity, I largely credit Amethyst with helping me avoid that common affliction of new mothers. By the time night would fall, I would eagerly await Amethyst’s arrival. Not only that but she was a great resource of knowledge for us in terms of learning how to care for our newborn.
After going through the amazing experience of becoming a new parent, I really believe that having a Postpartum Doula/Newborn Care Specialist is a necessity. Amethyst is one of the best. Not only did I recover faster with Amethyst’s support, she also shared with me current childcare techniques, and helped me feel more confident as a parent. Being better rested helped our family enjoy that special newborn time that while so precious, can be frazzling and overwhelming. I recommend Amethyst with the highest of praise and strongly encourage new parents to seek her assistance.
-Marisa Lester
January 23, 2016
Amethyst Hertsens
Peace Love and Labor Inc.
Birth Fee: $3000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $65 to $75
