Testimonial for Brooke Hickman
Hiring Brooke will be one of the best investments you can make for your birth and pregnancy!
Brooke provided education materials, books, support and encouragement throughout our pregnancy. She visited with us twice to lend materials and to practice laboring positions and discuss all the risks and benefit of different aspects of birth. I never felt any pressure to birth a certain way and Brooke was incredibly supportive of all of our decisions leading up to the birth of our child.
I experienced prodromal labor for weeks before I gave birth and Brooke helped me work through it and determine how to handle it so that I was well rested when the time came for full-blown labor. I never felt that my concerns were not taken seriously and I felt like Brooke was very encouraging and supportive when I was feeling worn down.
When the day came, our birth went incredibly quickly. I was in labor for 2 1/2 hours start to finish. Brooke rushed to the birth center, walked in, and immediately started preforming the counter-pressure techniques we had discussed that I would like to try during labor. The relief I felt from the pressure and pain of intense contractions was immediate and incredible. Brooke's calm and collected demeanor helped me to feel safe, calm, relaxed, and prepared for the birth of our daughter.
Immediately post birth, Brooke was encouraging and supportive and I could tell she was genuinely so happy for us. You could just see her joy overflowing.
During the postpartum period, Brooke came to check on us, do my belly bind, offer advice and support about healing, and talk with me through my baby blues.
All in all I can't sing Brooke's praises enough. She is an incredible woman, mother, and doula, and we were so honored to have her support and encouragement at our birth. She will absolutely be present if we decide to have another child.
-Katy
September 05, 2019
Brooke Hickman
Lake Norman Doula & Wellness
Birth Fee: $950 to $2750
