Testimonial for Amanda Echols
We were initially hesitant to hiring a doula, thinking we wanted the birth of our child to be something shared my just my husband and I. But my desires for a natural birth led us to decide on the extra support of a doula.
My labor went from relaxed and slow to intense and fast the moment my water broke. Amanda got there as quick as she could and jumped right in. Birth didn't progress at all how we planned, and we wavered from my desires for a med free birth, but Amanda's support never changed. She really proved to be a valuable asset (to my husband especially!) when baby started showing signs of stress and I was wheeled out for an emergency c-section. Amanda stayed with him until he was allowed in by me, and helped to calm him in a scary time too. She joined us again in the recovery room, providing a sense of calm and talking us through what all happened in such a short amount of time.
If you're on the fence about a doula, please, don't hesitate. I'm so glad we had Amanda on our side ??
-Shelby Pape
September 25, 2016
Amanda Echols
Owner of Faithful Haven Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $1750
