Testimonial for Amethyst Hertsens
As first time parents, my OB/GYN highly recommended that we work with a doula. We also had close friends who had worked with doulas with their pregnancies and deliveries and their experiences were very encouraging. I did a lot of research (interviewed 8 different doulas) and within minutes of meeting Amethyst I knew she was the right match for our family. Having Amethyst by my side as my labor progressed - reminding me how to breathe, providing calming essential oils, coaching me through my pushing, coaching my husband on how to care for me, and even helping me make hard decisions while in pain (which is very difficult to do!) was so so helpful. Amethyst is in the thick of it with you, and she won't leave your side.. Her compassion and dedication to you having a healthy and peaceful delivery is genuine.
Our sessions before I went into labor were the most valuable. We learned so much from Amethyst. She is so informed, so well-read, and very respected in this field. She's truly an expert. Our postpartum visit was also helpful and reassuring - she is a wealth of information.
Since working with Amethyst, we’ve already passed her name along to several expecting friends. There are so many unknowns as you prepare to give birth. Even if you have an excellent OB/GYN (which we did!), they can't spend as much time with you during labor as your doula can. You'll spend a lot of time with your doula, and one of the biggest pieces of advice we got was to make sure you really connect with your doula. I think Amethyst's personality is literally perfect for this role! She sparks joy and peace at just the right time and we are so blessed to have worked with her.
-Jessica Rivera
March 23, 2017
Amethyst Hertsens
Peace Love and Labor Inc.
Birth Fee: $3000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $65 to $75
