Testimonial for Brenda Giourmetakis
We started looking for a Doula for all the reasons one should but especially due to my heart condition, spina bifida and ptsd.Then we found Brenda she was the one that stood out because of her calming nature, organized, patient and professional manner.She never hesitated to support us even with my pre existing conditions would be challenging.Little did we know then what an asset she would be to our family. At 36 weeks we found a complication that no first time family wants to hear, gestationalhypertension and pre-eclampsia.She assured me we would get through it together.With her support and guidance and direction of my Ob we were able to carry to 39w5d.I couldnt believe how dedicated she was to us. She relentlessly sat, rubbed, talked and monitored me in and out of the bed. she didnt leave my side and always kept my birthplan in mind.she supported my decision for an epidural then worked using tecnhiques to help me dialate, directed my family traffic and ensured nurses and doctors permission to intervene or touch me.the Dr. urged a cesarean delivery due to faliure to progress.Brenda knew this was not in my plan.She stood up for me and told him we needed more time..The baby was not in danger and i was good.The dr. came in and just ask quickly we denied the cesarean.We knew with Brenda there we had the strength to get through this.After 29 hours our son was born,without her the outcome would not have been as good as it was. After she was there as well,, helped us breast feed and continually checked in. She took photos of the experience and wrote a letter to my son.She continued to answer every question i ever had.This woman is more then a doula. She is an angel,a warrior,a supporter, an educator, a friend,a coach and best of all now our family member!We will continue to recommend her to everyone we know and we will have her apart of our future and hopefully another pregnancy and birth.Anyone who hired this amazing woman wont regret it
-caitlin grolway
January 17, 2018
Brenda Giourmetakis
Peaceful Passage Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1450
