Testimonial for Nicole Bengtson CD(DONA),certified BRM® pro,HypnoBirthing
My husband and I were expecting our first child to arrive in late June 2018. I was interested in having a natural childbirth and had learned a little bit about the benefits a doula could offer from coworkers and friends, but for all intensive purposes, we had no idea what we were doing and knew we needed guidance from someone who did.
We met Nicole at the local Caribou for a quick meet and greet and immediately started learning from her. My husband was relieved at the idea of having someone to look to for guidance during the heat of the moment and I felt encouraged that a natural delivery was something I could prepare for and achieve. We said goodbye, got in the car and immediately knew we needed to hire her.
Nicole introduced us to Hypnobirthing, the Minnesota Birth Center and encouraged us to enroll/register even though I was far along at 30 weeks. Nicole's prenatal home visits complemented weeks of Hypnobirthing and Amma classes and helped us form a trusting relationship leading up to the big day.
My labor began several days past our guess date and progressed much quicker than we thought. My husband and Nicole were calling/texting each other and helping me through surges until Nicole arrived at our home and helped me labor before going to the birth center. Both at home and at the birth center, Nicole played my relaxation music, used essential oils and coached me through my breathing and coping mechanisms, which helped everything go according to plan.
In retrospect, Nicole helped us plan the birth we didn't know we wanted. We couldn't imagine our journey without her and recommend her fully.
-Briana Vanderlinde
July 15, 2018
Nicole Bengtson CD(DONA),certified BRM® pro,HypnoBirthing
Belly to Baby Birth Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1800
