Testimonial for Virginia Rivenbark, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, CLC
I decided early on in my pregnancy that I wanted to have a natural childbirth, and I felt one of the best ways to accomplish such a daunting task was to have the right support system. With that in mind, I decided to begin searching for a doula. I came across Virginia on the DONA registry and set up a meeting with her to discuss her services. My husband and I were immediately drawn to her kind, compassionate nature - we knew she would be easy to get along with.
Throughout the second half of my pregnancy, Virginia helped prepare me and my husband for childbirth. We attended her Lamaze classes and free childbirth education classes at Babies R Us. (That is one of the things I love most about Virginia - she is so knowledgeable and resourceful!) Toward the end of my pregnancy, Virginia met with me and my husband twice to help us develop our birth plan.
When I went into labor, Virginia came over as soon as we asked her to and stayed with me throughout my entire labor. She knew exactly what comfort measures I needed as I labored and was very respectful of the intimate times between me and my husband. Most importantly, Virginia helped me remember that it was my birth experience and that I had choices when the nurses made it seem like I didn't. She helped make sure that I had the birth that I wanted.
Now that my little one is here, Virginia still checks up on us and is always willing to answer my questions. There is no doubt in my mind that my husband and I made the right choice by hiring Virginia, and we will contact her again in the future if and when we have another baby! We love her!
-Ashley Hess
September 07, 2016
Virginia Rivenbark, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, CLC
Preparing for Birth and Beyond, LLC
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1500
