Testimonial for Brandi Belger CD(DONA)
Working with Brandi was an amazing opportunity for my family. After relocating to St. Louis during the middle of my pregnancy, I was desperate to find additional support for my husband and I because we are first time parents and all of our family lives 8 or more hours away. I was particularly interested in having support from a doula given the maternal health disparities that are unfortunately a stark reality for Black mothers living in Missouri. My husband and I were transparent with Brandi about our needs and expectations and she was able to affirm our desires based on the scope of her capacities and training. She was extremely resourceful with tips and strategies to ease aches during the final weeks of the third trimester and provided knowledgeable insight of the healthcare systems in the STL metro area. It was great being able to text her with questions or concerns. She even made a little “Bee Ready” heating pad infused with lavender essential oil that became a mandatory tool for coping with my sleep-time discomforts. Not only was Brandi a familiar face for me during labor, but she also did an excellent job of assisting and supporting my husband and mother during the process. I felt they were well attuned to my needs and worked together like a dream team despite my general nervousness, inhibitions, and periodic skepticism of the hospital personnel. While my goal was to deliver naturally, Brandi was open to allowing me to maintain a flexible birth plan as I deemed necessary. She did not try to force her personal values or experiences on me and made sure that my health was a priority. It was clear that I was the center of my own pregnancy, labor and birth story, which was truly invaluable. Overall, it was great to work with Brandi as my doula and I gladly recommend her professionalism and services.
-Ty H
January 16, 2020
Brandi Belger CD(DONA)
BeeReady Doula Services
Birth Fee: $750 to $1400
