Testimonial for Amanda Echols
I wanted a doula for my last pregnancy but was unable to afford one. My husband and I were fortunate enough to get one for our 3rd child. I always wanted to go through labor without an epidural but with my first 2, my water broke and I wasn't having contractions so I had to be given pitocin. Baby #3, I told my husband I really think I can do this naturally if we have a doula that can help him to help me and take over fully if he's too tired. The plan was no pitocin, no epidural. Well, this baby wasn't 2 weeks early like his brothers, he was 11 days late and I had to be induced with the dreaded pitocin. Amanda was so supportive to my husband and I during the whole process. She gave us the confidence we needed before labor and confidence, support, and comfort during labor and delivery, not to mention support after delivery. I had my doubts of doing this with no epidural because of the pitocin, but I did it! My labor progressed more quickly than I thought it would, but Amanda got there so quickly and knew what to do to help me as soon as she walked through the door. I really feel that Amanda made a HUGE difference with helping me and my husband. The pain was more than I would have ever imagined but having her there to guide me with focusing on my breathing to help manage my contractions and her suggesting things for my husband to do to help me, I was able to go through my labor and delivery in 6 hours. I'm so grateful to have been able to go through it without the epidural and have an amazing experience of connecting with my baby while bringing him into this world. I have Amanda to thank for this because I don't think I could have done this without her.
-Desi Tracy
October 28, 2018
Amanda Echols
Owner of Faithful Haven Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $1750
