Testimonial for Suzanne DeSelms
Suzanne was a great resource through my pregnancy as well as my labor and birth. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about birth which shows in the care and support she provides.
I had planned a home birth which Suzanne and I had talked about in detail, but I went into premature labor at 36 weeks and ended up at the hospital. Despite this and the fact that I didn't have a hospital bag or birth plan written up, Suzanne knew what I wanted in my birth and helped make sure I reached those goals. When I would breathe through my contractions too quickly, she would breathe with me, helping me to slow down and focus on getting through it. She held my hands and provided encouraging words just when I needed them. And when the hospital staff tried to push interventions on me that we had discussed previously, she would remind me that I had options and get the staff to slow down a moment for me to make the decisions instead of letting them dictate towards me.
I have no doubt that had I not had Suzanne at my birth, I would not have ended up with the natural VBAC that I ended up with. The support she provided to my family and me was invaluable.
-Stephanie Budge
January 07, 2012
Suzanne DeSelms
Waiting With You
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3400
