Testimonial for Heather Christine Struwe PT, CAB-CD
I am beyond thankful for inviting Heather to be a part of our birth experience and cannot say enough good things about her. I did not have a doula for the birth of my first child and although I knew it would be beneficial to have a doula, I was very hesitant to spend the money and worried about finding a good fit. My husband was even more hesitant to hire a doula and he now tells everyone how helpful it was to have Heather with us. Heather supported him throughout the experience as well leaving him more empowered and confident in supportming me.
When we first met with Heather, I was drawn to her medical background and extensive experience as well as her warm personality. She spent a ton of time with my husband and I during our prenatal visits and this in and of itself was invaluable. It was so helpful to practice some techniques, talk through our previous experience and think about possibilities with Heather and as a couple. During my labor, Heather was extremely responsive throughout a long time and helpful in listening to my concerns and being able to talk through options before we went to the hospital. As I was almost rerouted do a different hospital and ended up having a midwife I didn’t like I was also so thankful to have a support person there who I knew and felt comfortable with. When Heather met us at the Hospital I was completely defeated and she instantly stepped in and I felt such relief in that moment. She was extremely hands on in providing comfort measures and encouraging and coaching me throughout the labor process. I trusted her experience which helped her to coach me into trying different positions I was resistant to and encouraged me through difficult times when I wanted to give up. So many things about my labor and postpartum experience have felt more positive and I wholeheartedly feel that is largely due to having the support of Heather. My only regret is not having Heather come to our house earlier in the process.
-Erica Gates Routa
August 11, 2017
Heather Christine Struwe PT, CAB-CD
Holistic Continuum
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2000
