Testimonial for Audrea Blayer, CD(DONA)

We highly recommend having Audrea Blayer support your family during the birthing experience. We met Audrea through my sister's friend, who also was a doula. This friend was mentored by Audrea and spoke highly of her. Since we're outside of her territory, she referred us to Audrea. When I first talked with Audrea, right away I felt at ease. We spent a significant amount of time on the phone where she shared her story, got to know me, and answered my questions. In addition, I learned that she was a follower of Jesus Christ too and, at our request, would support us in prayer throughout the process. After our conversation, I knew she was the one we were to hire as our doula. Since this was our first pregnancy, we were new to everything. Knowing that we had an experienced doula was very important to us. In preparation, we also took the Bradly Class, a twelve week intensive class to prepare parents for delivery. It helped prepare my body, mind, and spirit to embrace labor and for my husband to support me in the best way possible. Audrea was very professional and respectful of our needs and the hospitals. She took time to get to know our likes and dislikes so she could be a supporting role to me and my husband. Her role was NOT to step in the husband's role. I remember my husband being exhausted and she encouraged him to take a nap while she supported me through my early labor stage so he could be well rested for later. I had lower back labor pains and she knew exactly how to help release some of the pain. My husband and I were grateful for her and agreed to hiring her again for our next birth. The hospital staff commented by saying how wonderful we worked together, "It was like a well oiled machine." They said I made labor look easy;) I give all the glory to the Lord who helped me through the process. I thank Him for giving me a wonderful supportive husband, helping us find an experienced Christian doula and the strength to do ALL things.

-Helena Graybill

August 02, 2017