Testimonial for Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
I found Liz based on a recommendation from my midwife. I told her that having a calm and conflict-free delivery room was most important to me, and asked who she and the hospital staff enjoy having at the birth. Without hesitation, she recommended Liz Oldham. When I first met her, she immediately put me at ease. She was fun to talk with, and I trusted and valued her insights. We happened to see a labor and delivery nurse from the hospital where I was going to deliver, who stopped by our table to give Liz a hug and say hi.
Even though my labor was approximately 36 hours, I left the experience feeling strong, accomplished and proud of myself and the work I did with my birth support team. My husband and I took the Balanced Birth Support day-long comprehensive birth class with Liz, too. When people ask how I managed to stay (relatively) relaxed throughout such a long labor without medication, I credit the class and the support we had from Liz, combined with her fantastic partnership with my midwife and the other women who tended me.
Liz is the most non judgemental, open and caring women I’ve even met. No matter your preferences and choices for your pregnancy, labor and postpartum period, Liz will provide the support you need. Liz was there for my husband just as much as she was for me throughout the pregnancy and labor. She knows that the process of making those decisions is very personal, and would never make you feel judged for the choices you make for yourself and your family. She is incredibly knowledgeable and reassuring. She is a prompt and clear communicator, and she surrounds herself with similarly brilliant women.
If you and your partner are searching for a doula, I can’t recommend Liz and Balanced Birth Support enough!
-Kay S
April 11, 2019
Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE
Balanced Birth Support
Birth Fee: $1200 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
