Testimonial for Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Liz is a birthworking super hero! Her presence not only through our birth, but from the time we first met, was calming and reassuring -- we knew from the start that she was the right doula for our family. She is kind, thoughtful and caring, as well as organized and communicative. She has a quiet confidence that immediately put both my husband and I at ease.
While I was in labor, I had a moment of doubt and concern of whether or not I could achieve the unmedicated birth I had planned for. Liz showed up and began coaching me on breathing techniques that allowed me to work with, not against, my body. She knew just when to step in and provide the right, empowering words or touch and at other times gave my husband and I space to experience the moment together. Her suggestions for different birthing positions, changing locations in the room, and even the occasional massage (how luxurious!) made the experience far more comfortable. As an added bonus, as we were birthing at G.W., Liz had great relationships with several nurses and midwives there.
Not only is Liz an amazing doula, one that we hope to birth with again if blessed with a second child, my husband and I felt like we made a friend. Birth is such an intimate experience and I am so happy to have been guided through it by Liz from prenatal to postpartum. Despite her kind reassurances to the contrary, I could not have naturally birthed our beautiful baby boy without her. Thank you, Liz! <3
-Chrissy Hayden
July 18, 2016
Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Balanced Birth Support
Birth Fee: $1200 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
