Testimonial for Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Everett Jung Wiscombe born at 1:24 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Our baby arrived two full weeks past Mimi's estimated due date, and we were determined to pursue natural birth which we continually sought a second opinion and reassurance on our decision from Liz. After over 30 hours of labor Mimi's many hours of breathing and hard work paid off brilliantly–suffering changed to awe and ecstasy in a moment.
When we had arrived at the hospital by 2 am Monday, Liz had arrived and was ready to go, and she was by our every side. The hypnobirthing training we took with Liz was essential and in the postpartum days since, we've concluded that natural birth is a mental struggle foremost. Liz, in her in-home postpartum visit had said that had any one of many events gone differently, Mimi would have been an easy candidate for cesarian birth. We owe a great debt to Liz for her unflagging support from beginning to end–even as she held Mimi's hand and helped her breathe through all the wrapup procedures.
Liz was attentive and present throughout with cold compresses, water refills, foot rubs, hours of quiet verbal reassurance, photo documenting the birth, pre-birth training, post-partum care, etc. Liz's services were invaluable. We have already started recommending her to the next family member who plans to have children!
Minutes after the birth of our baby boy, our midwife said, "As a child is born, so shall he live. This is why we do natural birth!"
Thank you, Liz, for painting a picture for us of what birth can be and for making Everett's indroduction to life in this world a glorious one! Whether she can be with us for our future children or not, needless to say, we are Hypnobirthing converts and whole heartedly recommend this as preparation for natural birth coupled with Liz as your doula.
-Mimi, Steve & Everett Wiscombe
-Mimi Wiscombe
May 22, 2016
Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Balanced Birth Support
Birth Fee: $1200 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
