Testimonial for Heidy Ramirez
Heidy was our doula for the birth of our second child. She came highly recommended by the doula community. Thanks in large part to Heidy's support, we were able to have the pain med-free delivery I’d hoped for.
We felt at ease with Heidy right away. My husband and I found our prenatal visits with her immensely helpful, even as second-time parents. We appreciated the chance to actually practice different positions and other coping strategies. Heidy was able to suggest many! As a doula and mom of two herself, she was also able to suggest ways of supporting our first child. Heidy was always responsive during my pregnancy—and always at the ready with information. This was only ever on offer, never forced. When I went into labor and asked her to join us, she was with us within minutes. I felt instantly calmer. She made the dreaded cab ride from our Queens home to our Manhattan hospital as bearable as possible, continuing to provide both emotional and physical support, even in the cramped backseat. Once we arrived at the hospital, baby came fast, which made for an intense experience. I would have been lost in it without Heidy. With her help, we were delighted to welcome a healthy baby, and we all recovered quickly.
Heidy helped us initiate breastfeeding at the hospital and advised on this further when we went home. We were surprised to encounter challenges a few days in, but Heidy once again suggested just the right strategies and resources to meet them.
We feel so fortunate to have partnered with someone so versatile, so committed to her work, who joined in both our challenges—and our joy. We would absolutely hire Heidy again ourselves, and we recommend her to others with enthusiasm!
-Heidi I.
August 03, 2017
Heidy Ramirez
Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor
Birth Fee: $4250 to $4500
Postpartum Rate: $70 to $80
