Testimonial for Nicole Bengtson CD(DONA),certified BRM® pro,HypnoBirthing

My husband and I were Nicole's first doula clients. You never would have known it from the level of care we received and the wealth of knowledge that Nicole has about the birthing process. From the beginning of our pregnancy, Nicole explained everything so that it was easy for us to understand, since this is our first child and we came into this knowing absolutely nothing. She answered all of our questions extensively and backed them up with multiple sources she had researched. If she didn't know an answer, she would research it and provide us with multiple sources to best make our decision. Nicole met with us a handful of times prior to the birth of our baby to get to know us, answer all of our questions, and help us put together a birth plan. She was also supportive through texts and phone calls, just to check in on us to ensure she wasn't missing anything and that we were completely informed. Once making our decisions, she was 100% supportive and a great liason to the medical staff at the hospital. We felt ready because we had a solid birth plan that was communicated well. Unfortunately, we ran into medical complications, yet Nicole never waivered and remained a strong pillar of support for us throughout the uncertain times. As medical professionals would explain what was happening and why, Nicole would explain in clearer language what this meant and the pros and cons of every situation. She also provided great questions to ask the doctor for these unexpected occurances throughout the birthing process. In the end, despite unexpected complications, we still felt confident in our choices and fully supported by Nicole. Anyone would be lucky to have Nicole in their corner while going through the birthing process. Whether you have had children already or not, she is a pillar of support and knowledge that makes you stronger and more confident, so you can enjoy this special day.

-Kristie Hondl

March 22, 2017