Testimonial for Rebecca Goodwin LMT/CD
My husband and I worked with Rebecca during the delivery of both our second and third children. My first child was delivered at Penobscot Bay Medical Center as an unplanned cesarean birth. When I became pregnant with my second child, I knew I wanted a VBAC and knew I needed additional support, so we chose Mercy Hospital in Portland and decided to hire a doula. We interviewed a number of doulas in the Portland area and chose Rebecca because we immediately liked her and she came very highly recommended from the birth support community.
Rebecca was always very attentive and present during our meetings leading up to the birth. She really listened to what had not worked in the first birth and helped us envision ways to improve our subsequent birthing experiences. In our case, I wanted my husband as my primary support, but wanted someone to support him and advise us. We also wanted to maintain a calm and positive atmosphere in the birthing room and did not want medical updates throughout labor. Rebecca helped by communicating these desires to staff as they changed shifts. In addition, she helped to provide alternative labor positions; brought a birthing ball, encouraged us to try laboring in the shower room with the door closed etc. She lit the room with candles, diffused lavender scent and played relaxing music. Her calm and reassuring words helped to carry me through the rough spots!
Rebecca's quiet, strong and intuitive presence allowed us the space to have our own experience. My husband was able to focus his attention solely on me and Rebecca tended to everything else! There was always water and ice and candles when and where we needed them. She coached him on ways to physically support me and when needed, she was able to step in to give my husband a break. We were so thrilled to work with Rebecca twice and I attribute my successful VBACs in part to her presence!
-Erin Spencer-Mullen
March 09, 2017
Rebecca Goodwin LMT/CD
Birth Alliance- 23 yrs of serving families
Birth Fee: $3000
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
