Testimonial for Heather Pound -DONA, Hypnobirthing, Photography
My husband and I can not sing enough praises for our experience with Heather during the birth of our daughter. I initially decided I wanted to have a doula at my birth based on the recomendations given by fellow mothers I knew as well after I looked into the exact role of a doula. My husband was skeptical about having a doula but agreed to doing so based on my desire to have one. Heather is very personable and her personality fit well with my husband and mine. Our prenatal visits were helpful in preparing for our birth and getting to know one another. I felt I was able to contact Heather whenever I needed with any questions and/or recommendations for various things while pregnant. During my birth Heather was wonderful at giving suggestions on different things to do to help me cope with my pain (ie shower, positioning of the bed, hip squeezes, and laying on my side using the peanut) as well how my husband could assist me. Between Heather and my husband someone was always there to assist me during a contraction and were great at tag teaming so if one needed a break they were able to do so. When it came to pushing Heather suggested using a grab bar which helped immensely for me to be more effective with my pushing. Throughout the process I felt Heather was an advocate for myself and what I wanted based on my birth plan as well what was best for baby. I feel that I was able to go through labor with minimal pain medication because of Heather which makes me immensely happy since this was my own personal goal. As well if you were to ask my husband he would have Heather as our doula time and time again since he felt she made the process more enjoyable for him. Our post natal visit was great to go over my labor with Heather as well for her to see how we were settling in as a new family. I would recommend Heather to anyone looking for kind hearted, knowledgeable, and passionate doula that has a great calming presence during a birth.
-Katie Bisek
March 06, 2019
Heather Pound -DONA, Hypnobirthing, Photography
Mama & Sprout Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1900
