Testimonial for Bellwether Doulas
It was really by chance that my husband and I ended up attending a meet-and-greet for Doulas of Rhode Island (we live in MA) but I'm so thankful we did! Right away we were excited to find out that Rachelle was trained in Hypnobabies. We used many of those techniques for the birth of our first daughter and hoped to try again. At that meeting, Rachelle was engaging, knowledgable and full of positive energy - we decided she would be the one to help us welcome our second daughter and see us through a VBAC. I'm THRILLED we chose her and am incredibly thankful she assisted with Lucy's birth, which turned out to be the experience I had always wanted.
Rachelle was fantastic during my prenatal visits - drove 45 min. to our home - and supplied us with information, encouragement and just the right amount of relaxed birth chit chat to make us feel at ease and well cared for. Throughout our time together, Rachelle followed my lead and made me feel empowered to try for a VBAC. When I found out my baby was transverse, Rachelle did not miss a beat, she immediately showed me Baby Spinning positions to help turn the baby and recommended an amazing chiropractor. She even attended my ECV appointment and cheered during the ultrasound when we found out I didn't need the version. During those unnerving moments when labor began, Rachelle was there for me, on the phone helping me determine if this was the real thing or not. When I arrived at the hospital she practically carried me from the front seat, whisked me away to triage and from then on was by my side working as a team with my husband. I am thankful for every ice pack, counter pressure, oil massage and words of encouragement. She helped boost my confidence to continue without an epidural and when the time was right she told me, "reach down and grab your baby" - an experience like no other. I will always be grateful for those words. Rachelle is a wonderful doula and I whole heartedly recommend her!
-Natasha Southworth
June 28, 2016
Bellwether Doulas
Rachelle & Hailey
Birth Fee: $1500
