Testimonial for Bellwether Doulas
When I became pregnant I knew I'd want extra support through the process...start to finish. Not becuase I'm weak or uneducated, but becuase I knew I'd greatly benefit from another empowering, supportive female figure by my side. Rachelle was just that and more. Not only is she affordable, available, and 100% forthcoming about who she is and what she can offer, she is also intellegent, non-judgemental, and just really cool. She provided stellar guidance to both my husband and myself as first timers, and eased our minds through lots of ups and downs. By sharing first hand experiences, helpful links and articles, and one-on-one support on various occasions, she really stood up to her role as a pregnancy/labor/birth coach and advocate. When I finally went in to have my babe, she was there the whole way through. I owe SO MUCH of my success to her, even though my labor didn't quite go to plan (as they often don't). My baby was posterior and not engaging, so I wasn't fully dilating as I should have been. Rachelle practiced specific methods to open my hips/pelvis and get that baby to turn and drop. She did and I dilated to 10! I truly believe that without her, I wouldn't have gotten there. She pushed me and aided me in all the right ways. I ended up with a C-sec after many hrs of labor and 2 hrs of pushing, but she did not let me believe for a second that I was a failure. She made a point to tell me my pushing was very effective and that I should opt for a VBAC next time around. I'm not sure I was able to tell her how much that meant to me and how strong it made me feel after experiencing a labor/birth that was pretty much opposite of what I thought it'd be. My doula was a great support to my hubs through the whole crazy process as well, which I am totally grateful for. A huge plus - Rachelle is a talented birth photographer! If I had to do it again, there's nothing I would change. Rachelle is an amazing doula and person and I highly recommend her to any momma-to-be.
-Morgan Jones
February 04, 2016
Bellwether Doulas
Rachelle & Hailey
Birth Fee: $1500
