Testimonial for Audrea Blayer, CD(DONA)

October 2016 - Audrea was a great resource from the beginning. She met with us in person 3 times before our birth and was available for questions anytime through text or phone call. She was balanced and honest, which helped me feel comfortable since I was super nervous about birth. At our request, she prayed with us and for us which was so special! We moved at 7 months pregnant and she was willing to drive more than an hour to our apartment then go to the hospital as well. When I went into labor, she came over at 1 am and helped me figure out when would be best to go to the hospital and helped with suggestions for pain relief, doing counter pressure. All during my 43 hour labor she maintained a calm, steady presence. I wanted a natural birth but after 24 hours I got an epidural. She just let me choose and supported our choice. She helped me understand the options at the hospital that they didn't tell me. My husband was amazing and stepped up to be my coach, so Audrea supported him by getting snacks, food, drinks, she encouraged me with positive affirmations. My baby needed to be turned, so she attempted to help her turn by using the rebozo. She suggested different options when labor was so painful. She worked with the nurses and midwife to best support us. She stayed with us through all the labor, she was with us for about 37 hours! i don't remember a lot during labor but my husband said she was invaluable to him during a very stressful time. After the birth, she was available through text or phone to help us know options of how to get our baby to sleep, with breastfeeding, etc. She texted us a happy birthday text monthly for 6 months after our daughter was born. We thank God for Audrea, she was so helpful to us!

-Carolyn Romano

June 28, 2017