Testimonial for Heather Pound -DONA, Hypnobirthing, Photography
I truly believe Heather gave me the best birth experience I could have possibly had. I needed her at 2am and she arrived within 30 min and was ready to go providing full support. She interacted with the health professionals incredibly well and it became obvious to me that she had an abundance of experience to get me through my delivery. My nurse midwife was busy delivering my baby and one next door so she often left me for 10 or more minutes at a time. During those times, Heather did not allow my contractions to go to waste. She suggested different positions to help get the baby out, directed me to push by counting out loud, and encouraged me to do additional pushes. Those tasks sound very simple but believe me, I really needed it at the time. I was so exhausted and felt that her efforts were so critical to the progress of my baby's delivery. Also, my nurse midwife kept saying over and over that the baby isn't doing so well and his heart rate was dropping, which made my husband and I incredibly stressed out and worried. Heather was good with trying to calm me down with those continuous comments so that I can focus on making efficient pushes.
Besides the birth, her at home visits were very useful. I appreciate the exercises she showed my husband and I for us to use during early labor. We did indeed use those exercises. When I went to my 41 week ultrasound, found out that the amniotic fluid was low and that I had to be induced that day because it is not good for the bay. I was very stressed out about that as I was hoping to go into labor naturally. Just talking to Heather on the phone about that and discussing the game plan really relieved my stress.
All in all, Heather is awesome and she should be your doula.
-Jessica Yang
November 17, 2018
Heather Pound -DONA, Hypnobirthing, Photography
Mama & Sprout Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1900
