Testimonial for Erin Stertz-Follett, Hypnobirthing Educator & Doula
After having a cesarean the first time, my husband and I were looking for a doula with VBAC experience. On the drive home after first meeting Erin, we immediately agreed that she would be our doula. She is knowledgeable, easygoing, and fully committed to her clients. Talking to her is like talking to a sister. We were hoping for a VBAC, but Erin helped us write birth plans for a vaginal birth or a cesarean birth. During meetings prior to our son’s birth, she gave us tips for getting through early labor (I did not handle the pain well the first time around).
Our second birth was a much better experience than our first thanks to her advice and guidance. She gave us the confidence to hold out past the due date to see if a VBAC would happen, and when I went into labor, we used the labor techniques she suggested. I coped much better than the first time, and even though the outcome was another cesarean, we were much more prepared thanks to the birth plan.
One of my favorite memories from the birth was doing skin to skin with my son. I didn’t have that the first time around and probably wouldn’t have had it the second time had it not been for her suggestion. I just assumed I would do whatever the doctors wanted, and Erin told us ways to improve the cesarean experience. I’ll never forget hearing my son crying and then him becoming immediately calm once he was placed on me and heard my voice. I loved being able to look into his eyes as we met for the first time.
I highly recommend Erin. She will be your advocate.
-Cindy Q.
May 10, 2017
Birth Fee: $1800
