Testimonial for Heather Atkinson
My experience with Heather from start to finish was simply amazing. It is difficult to convey just what an incredible support she was to me during my pregnancy and throughout my birth. Heather was all of the things I wanted in a doula and so much more. She was energetic, positive, thoughtful, and collaborative during my pregnancy, helping me to think through my options and plan of care at the end of my pregnancy when several important decisions came up around monitoring and testing. She was always available by phone, text, and email; she was emotionally present and thoughtful each time we spoke, but also managed to make our interactions light-hearted and fun which was very helpful. She never once made me feel bad about the multiple false starts we had to my labor, one of which kept her up all night. She made sure I was always aware of her plans if she thought it might impact how I should reach her if I went into labor.
Heather brought incredibly positive energy to our meetings and to my birth and was so respectful of my need for space during my early labor. Throughout my labor, she was completely unobtrusive while simultaneously totally available to me and my husband, always knowing when to step in and suggest my husband offer a cool washcloth or a change in positions; she even knew the right time to spray an essential oil room spray!! She stood back to let my husband be my primary labor support which was what we communicated to her was our goal, while continuously being sure his needs were tended to as well (and being sure the midwifery team honored my birth wishes). Heather has truly mastered the art of being with women during labor in the many forms that can take. She was such a joy to spend time with during my pregnancy and was the perfect presence during my labor. As a midwife, I have worked with and observed a lot of doulas during the labors of my patients. I can honestly say Heather is one of the best doulas I've ever encountered!
-Erica Delaney
March 27, 2017
Birth Fee: $1300
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $35
