Testimonial for Amethyst Hertsens from Aleksandra Chemeris

Testimonial for Amethyst Hertsens

We are so grateful for everything Amethyst did for us before labor, during labor, and after labor. We are so happy that we decided to hire a doula to assist us with the birth of our first child. After watching a few documentaries and reading books on birthing, I really wanted to try my best to have a normal, unmedicated birth. Doulas were recommended for anyone going that route as they are not only your advocate at the hospital but they are an impartial, unemotional presence that help keep the couple calm and focused on their goals. Also, we wanted to keep our birth private from even our parents to avoid having their natural anxiety and concern cloud our judgment. Having Amethyst as our doula enabled us to have the BEST experience. We are so glad that we found her! Amethyst is very positive, knowledgeable, and thoughtful and she helped us so much without it ever feeling intrusive. She stayed over night with us in the hospital, reminded me of my birth preferences when my OB suggested certain procedures, and made sure that breastfeeding was successful for me before leaving us. Amethyst was always respectful of my wishes and when I decided to change my birth plan and go with an epidural, she didn't make me feel bad or push me one way or another. It was so nice to have her with us. My husband was so happy with the decision. We were the first of all our friends to hire a doula and our positive experience is now including them to also go this route. My husband was so relieved to have Amathyst with us. He said she took the pressure off of him and enabled him to enjoy the experience rather than be worried about me. He talks about the benefits of hiring a doula to every friend of ours that is expecting. We would absolutely recommend Amethyst to all our friends and family. I had a fantastic birth experience and I can't imagine going through it without Amethyst by our side.

-Aleksandra Chemeris

December 18, 2016