Testimonial for Elan Eddington
My situation was a little different, in that I live 2 hours away from my doctor, my hospital of choice, and Elan. She was willing to work with me and came to several of my prenatal appointments since home visits would have been tricky. She still came to my home for 2 postnatal visits though! That's such a sensitive but often overlooked time for moms. I'm so glad she was willing to make the long drive to get to me. I needed and loved those visits.
My daughter's birth started as a very exciting one. We arrived at the hospital in an ambulance after my water broke in the doctor's office. I didn't have my birth plan or my hospital bag! Both were packed away in my car across town. Thankfully, Elan, who went ahead to make sure the hospital was ready for me, had a copy of my birth plan on her phone. She made sure the lights were dim and that it was peaceful and quiet in the delivery room, so I could relax and focus on my hypnosis. (I DID have my headphones. Thank goodness!)
Elan was such a calming presence for me. She had to be exhausted, since she spent a very long time squatting behind me to do the hip-squeeze while while I was on the birthing ball, and in every other position I labored in. It's kind of a blur at this point! (That hip-squeeze is like magic, by the way. Sometimes I couldn't even feel the contractions at all!)
She guided my husband when he wasn't quite sure what to do to help. It made the experience that much more special for us. This was our third baby, but our first that wasn't a scheduled induction. It was a new experience for both of us, and we felt like first-timers in a lot of ways. He got to be involved in a way that he never had been before. It was so great. After it was all said and done he told me he was "team doula!"
Elan is wondeful, and I fully plan on calling her again when we add another baby to our family. After this amazing experience, I'm honestly excited to do it again!
-Chelsi Erickson
September 12, 2017
Elan Eddington
Better Idaho Births Doula Services CD(DONA)
Birth Fee: $800 to $1000
