Testimonial for Heidi Biddle
Heidi was an awesome coach for my wife and I during the birth of our first son. It is one thing to take the classes and read up on birthing techniques, but when the time comes to coach your own wife through a natural delivery things get real. My wife was on bedrest for 8 weeks, and as such we missed most of the birthing classes, but having said that, I will be sure to work with her again for our next birth. She has an excellent approach to coaching the mother through the very difficult final stages of delivery but her support does not stop there. In fact, her support starts much earlier in the engagement. The preparatory work that she guided us through prior to delivery was instrumental in me being of calm mind when the labor began. I knew what to expect, our bag was packed, we had a plan and most importantly, we had a number to call that was our coach, our advocate and knew our wishes to the letter.
One thing that I had not thought about prior to the delivery, but became crystal clear during the event is that our Doula is someone that we will shared what is likely to be the most intimate experience we will have as a family. Even though we had only met with Heidi for a number of hours prior to the day, her assurances and genuine interest in our happiness meant that I was eager to share in that event with her. Far from an interloper or barrier between my wife and I, she removed much of the stress of the day and allowed us to focus on each other. Had the birth been long or difficult, her interpersonal and birthing skills would only magnify her value. There is no professional I have worked with in any capacity that I would recommend more than Heidi. Thank you!
-Zac Smith
July 16, 2011
Heidi Biddle
Your Birth Journey
Birth Fee: $2500 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $75
