Testimonial for Diksha Berebitsky
I highly recommend Diksha to anyone looking for a doula in the Olympia/Lacey area. When I told my OB/GYN practice I was considering hiring a doula, their first recommendation was to find someone experienced in the area who knows the providers and the hospital. Diksha's experience prompted me to contact her originally, but I chose her because her calm personality struck me as one that would be a helpful offset for my sometimes anxiety-filled approach to stressful situations.
I was so pleased with Diksha in so many ways - when I first started meeting with her, I was considering switching providers. She supported me through the process without pushing me in a particular direction. She helped me feel that even if I couldn't switch providers - for whatever reason - I would be OK with the provider I had chosen. My husband and I met with her twice before I went into labor, and she provided good support and resources for us to review, as we were not able to take a birthing class.
During the labor process, Diksha was a huge emotional and physical support. During contractions, she applied pressure to my hips in a way that took my pain level down at least 3 pain points. During labor, when I was annoyed with the incessant dings of my cell phone, she asked me to take note of everyone who was rooting for me (without me even telling her I was bothered by the dings). She kept water coming, applied cold compresses to my head, and made sure I had food and water after baby arrived.
As I was adjusting to being a new mom, Diksha provided valuable breastfeeding support and help with positioning and latching. I purchased placenta encapsulation and tinctures, and also had positive results from these. Later I attended one of Diksha's infant massage classes.
Diksha was there for me from about 6 months pregnant through well after I gave birth. I am so thankful and so glad I chose her!
-Melissa Otterman
June 18, 2016
Diksha Berebitsky
Blissful Birth Initiations
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2500
