Testimonial for Dee Pullen
I first met Dee on the recommendation of a friend who had used her as a hypnobirthing instructor. For my first child, we enrolled in her hypnobirthing classes and absolutely loved the peaceful vibes she gave us - and the confidence and reassurance that our desire to have a natural birth wasn't crazy but NORMAL! Unfortunately, we weren't able to afford a Doula for our first and ended up with a lot of issues during our first child's birth.
When I found out I was pregnant this time (November 2017), I knew my first step was to find a better situation. I wanted somebody to help support our decisions and to be the clear headed person in the room. So we switched from a midwife practice that delivered at the hospital, to a midwife ran birth center. Once that switch was done, I mentioned to my husband how I would REALLY like to have a doula this go round. He was a great support last time, but, I wanted somebody who could give me suggestions for comfort and that made me feel calm - so we called Dee up again.
Dee was absolutely indespensible during this labor and delivery! My first labor and delivery experience was 23.5 hours total, this time was about 4 hours start to finish - meaning it amped up really quickly. Dee was able to help remind me of my calm breathing techniques, provide counter pressure and rebozo sifting techniques to help my son move into a better position, and was there for a little tough love at the end when I felt too tired to continue. I can't express enough how beautiful this experience was and I'm so thrilled I could walk away from this birth knowing how powerful I can be if supported and loved through the hard moments. Dee was the calm presence I needed, had plenty of suggestions on comfort and knew exactly what I needed to hear. She listened to me and adjusted seemlessly. I can't imagine a better experience and recommend her to every pregnant woman I know!
-Erin Crenna
December 26, 2018
Dee Pullen
Better Birth Services
Birth Fee: $800 to $1350
