Brielle did a wonderful job as my doula. Her warm personality and love and appreciation of all aspects of the maternal experience make her a natural fit as a doula. She provided my husband and I with the support we needed from pregnancy, through childbirth and postpartum. She helped with everything from showing us stretches to help with lower back and hip pain and recommending reading materials to the more significant things like connecting me with a teacher for birthing/breastfeeding class and helping to devise a birth plan. She would check in often to ask about my physical and mental state as well and lend an ear to any anxieties I was having. Many times, Brielle would just send a quick message with words of encouragement and inspiration that would always lift my spirits. When I had questions she would often do research to make sure she would be giving me the best information possible. Something which I valued very much.
During labor Brielle knew just when take a more active role and when to step back. When we had to deviate from the birth plan because of unforeseen complications and I was scared and upset, she did an excellent job of helping me refocus and reminding me that I was doing what I needed to do for myself and my baby. Brielle also knew just what to say to my husband so he would stay calm and continue to act as an effective birth partner.
In her role as my postpartum doula, Brielle, provided me with both the physical and emotional support that I needed. She even accompanied me when my baby had to be readmitted to the hospital for treatment. As my recovery was longer than expected, she continually checked in to make sure I had everything I needed and often connect with other doulas to see if there was anything else she could find to help me.
I can say without hesitation that Brielle was a tremendous asset during my transition to motherhood and any parent-to-be would be lucky to have her with them on their journey.
-Anna Scheumann
June 08, 2018
Indigoway Birth
Birth Fee: $2000 to $4500
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
