Testimonial for Heather Atkinson
I enthusiasticlaly recommend Heather as a birth doula! While we had a doula for our first birth, my hopes for an intervention-free vaginal birth did not come to pass, and after 46 hours of labor, I ended up with a c-section. Hoping to VBAC with my second child, I did everything I could to help baby position himself better for birth and to approach my labor with a positive mindset - and on June 28, 2016 (his due date!) we brought our second son into the world after a "short" 15-hour labor and successful VBAC! I know we could NOT have done it without Heather's help!
From our first prenatal meeting (with her doula partner, Heather Keeney), Heather was calm but pasionate, thoughtful but assertive - exactly what we wanted and needed. She was super responsive to all of our questions and needs and always immediately available via phone and text. I felt so cared for, as a client and as a human, in the days leading up to my delivery. She had great recommendations for chiros and acupuncurists, too!
On the night I went into labor, Heather was right by our side. She helped us labor for as long as possible before heading to the hospital. I had told Heather that I wanted someone to "take charge" by offering coping suggestons, but that I still wanted the labor and birth to be a special and healing experience for me and my husband. She struck the perfect balance, jumping in with positions to labor in, aromatherapy, hugs, and energy drinks! She was literally by our side through every contraction as we walked the halls at the PETU and labored in L+D. She was so inspiring and effective in her techniques that we were able to labor as naturally as possible in a hospital setting. She was relentless in her energy and positive support, physically and emotionally. The next day, and at our postpartum meeting, she was there with food to help us process and celebrate a truly empowering and unforgettable experience. You will NOT regret having her by your side!
-Stacey Carlough
July 26, 2016
Birth Fee: $1300
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $35
