Testimonial for Michelle L'Esperance

Michelle is a blessing for birthing mothers! Every day I am thankful that she entered our lives. She helped me heal and understand my first birth experience, which ended in a cesarean - and accept it in a more positive light. Also, the healing experienced with my 2nd birth, a VBAC, was amazing. Michelle provided the guidance, understanding, experience and warmth to help me heal after a cesarean section. When I was expecting my 2nd child, I know I wanted a VBAC because it is healthiest for mom and baby - it's nature's way. I felt pressured into a cesarean I didn't want with my first child because I had a "slower than normal dilation rate". Having Michelle with us for the VBAC helped me feel empowered to have a baby in a manner that was safe, respectful, and validated my strength as a woman. She also provided incredible post partum care. With visits and phone calls, she provided me the support I needed to help my daughter adjust to having a new baby brother, cope with post partum depression, and work through sleep issues with my baby. If you are considering a doula, I would recommend Michelle to be by your side throughout the whole experience. She is an amazing mix of kindheartedness and professionalism!

-Anneliese Denny-Eves

March 20, 2011