Testimonial for Brenda Giourmetakis
It's difficult to put into words our gratitude for the enrichment & support that Brenda brought to our birthing experience. Brenda was highly recommended to me by a friend, & after our first meeting, my husband & I knew that, between her warm demeanor, wealth of knowledge, & own personal experiences, we wanted her support & expertise. Prior to our due date, Brenda helped us develop our ideal birth plan & prepare for its execution. She was also available 24/7 to answer any questions, no matter how silly they might be (like how to tell the difference between your water breaking & peeing your pants). We learned so much from her & felt completely prepared for the adventure that lay ahead. At that point, I felt that the education & support she had already offered was the biggest value that she would provide us, but boy was I wrong. You can read all the books & take all the prenatal classes you like, but when you’re in the throws of labour, the contractions & adrenaline seem to erode all that preparation away. Enter Brenda! She was able to ground us in all the chaos & keep us focused on our birth plan. From the moment I started to go into labour to when we met our little munchkin, Brenda was there, coaching us every step of the way. A lot of my labour experience seems like a blur now, but one moment that I remember distinctly was when I was in transition. I was leaning on Brenda as I tried to change positions & as a contraction subsided I literally just slumped over her shoulders & hugged her. I’m sure it only lasted a minute, but the relief from the pain that I felt in that moment was incredible, & it gave me the mental & physical energy to start pushing. The support that she offered both my husband & me was invaluable. No-one knows what the future holds, but should my husband & I be lucky enough to have a second child, we know for certain that we want Brenda to be there again!
-Krystil Jones
October 01, 2017
Brenda Giourmetakis
Peaceful Passage Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1450
