Testimonial for Elan Eddington
I knew Elan to be a professional doula developing relationships with all providers in the area. My husband and I both felt confident in hiring her to support us.
This was my 3rd birth and I hoped for it to be unmedicated. Elan amd I spent hours talking about mine and my husband’s needs in the birth.
Finally, the day came for spontaneous labor. I had a long early labor stage, which she came to assist me into positions to encourage baby to position more comfortably for me. I decided to have her go home for a while as I knew I still had a long wait ahead and just wanted to be home with my husband for the early labor stage.
After another day of early labor, I suddenly transitioned. My husband rushed me to the hospital and called Elan on the way. She met us in the Labor and Delivery room shortly after we arrived. She was constantly aware of my needs, and reminded me how to work with my body and the contractions so that I could stay focused and confident in my birth plan.
At one point, my husband needed to step out of the room to go use the restroom. He was able to leave me to have a human moment knowing I was well suported by Elan. While he was gone, I suddenly had the urge to push. That moment was so valuble to me in having Elan there. Had I been alone in that moment, the initial feeling of concern I had would have stuck with me and only would have caused tension and pain for me, but since I had Elan there, she kept me in my positive labor brain and I knew I could do this. She also made sure staff found my husband tight away so he could be there ASAP.
After 5 hours of being admitted into the hospital, I gave birth to my baby girl, exactly the way I had hoped to give birth.
Its been almost 6 months since she was born and I still find myself daydreaming of that day, which always brings me joy.
Thanks for helping me make this happen, Elan!
-Meagan Portmann
April 16, 2019
Elan Eddington
Elan Doula Services CD(DONA)
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1500
