Testimonial for Brandie Stoneking, BSN, CD(DONA), CLS, LCCE, CPPM
My husband and I knew we wanted a doula way before we were ever pregnant, so when the time came we started our search. Brandie was the first doula we interviewed and we knew before we walked away from our meeting that she was the perfect fit! Brandie was great to check up on me throughout my pregnancy and answer any questions I had, and her book recommendations for us (Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and The Birth Partner) were incredibly helpful. They completely changed my husband and mine's perspectives on birth. We learned a lot from Brandie during our two prenatal meetings and were so excited for our son's birthday to come! Once it did, I labored at home for a while, and when my contractions picked up my husband and I went to the hospital. They started to slow down just before Brandie got there, so when she arrived she recommended we all go on a long walk, which was exactly what my body needed! She was great to continuously help me keep my body relaxed and my breathing steady and effective--I always felt like each conraction was productive! I was amazed at how she seemed to know exactly what I needed when I needed it, whether that was silence, a comforting touch, conversation, or encouraging words. When the challenging times of pushing came, Brandie was invaluable. I had an "I can't do this" moment, and Brandie's motivating words at that time gave me the exact motivation I needed to bring my sweet baby boy into the world. As a sweet bonus, Brandie took pictures during our birth and I am so glad I have those precious moments to look back on. I feel so great about my birth and how it went, and I know without a doubt that Brandie was an essential part of that; I can't imagine going through childbirth without her!
-Megan Flood
October 30, 2017
Brandie Stoneking, BSN, CD(DONA), CLS, LCCE, CPPM
Your Birth, Your Way
Birth Fee: $1800
