Testimonial for Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
In brief, Liz was fantastic. She was kind, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, and quick to respond to our concerns. She also took the time to understand us as a couple, and it was clear that she considered the individuality of our family as important in how she tailored her words, attitude, and overall approach to our prenatal, delivery, and postpartum experience. We could not ask for more.
Some specifics. Our delivery came with some unexpected complications: preeclampsia leading to a failed induction leading to a section, over the course of eight days in the hospital. Liz communicated with us consistently from the time we were admitted until she ultimately joined us, giving us space to process our experience while periodically checking on our needs. At the hospital, she made Michele as comfortable as possible over several long nights, tirelessly helping her through each contraction. Without placing a thumb on the scale, she helped us think through our delivery options when it became clear that a totally natural birth would not happen. And she supported Alex during the times when he could not maintain a strong face. Unsurprisingly, the midwives, nurses, and doctors treating us gave the highest praise when we told them that Liz was our doula. They welcomed her presence, and her presence lacked nothing in inspiring confidence and reassurance.
We highly recommend Liz to anyone and everyone, whatever your birth plan. In Liz, we feel that we gained more than a doula. We gained a friend.
-Alex Shank
September 17, 2016
Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Balanced Birth Support
Birth Fee: $1200 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
