Testimonial for Rachel Stonebrook

This was my first time having a baby and I wasn't sure if I wanted a doula or exactly how much of a role she would play in my experience.  In the end I figured I should go for it since most (if not all) of my research to prepare for natural childbirth highly recommended one.  I am so grateful I made this decision and could not have been happier with Rachel.  In my naivety I had my birth plan and meditated on a regular basis how it would play out.  Of course, once labor reached a certain point, it was difficult for me to think clearly and my plan could not have been further from my mind. 

Every time I was ready to quit, she would encourage me to go through one more wave.  She worked off my energy seamlessly and switched up the plan based on my behavior/attitude.  She was very supportive without being pushy.  I felt extremely safe with her and knew she would fight for me and the baby.  She respected what I said/how I felt and would patiently make her recommendations and wait for me to be in a head space to be receptive. When you are in a vulnerable position such as labor you need to feel protected.  Despite my preparations and support, I started to feel lost, lonely and powerless at a certain point.  Rachel's presence changed that for me.  I felt she intuitively knew the way and could navigate on my behalf.  I felt she understood what I was going through without me having to speak.  During labor I said that I loved her and that was the truth- I felt so close to her in that moment and was overcome with emotion that she was there in the trenches with me and giving it her all.

Bottom line: Delivering my baby was one of the scariest experiences of my life and without her it could very likely have had a different outcome.  I'm forever grateful to her for helping me realize a dream of mine and providing me with a life changing experience that I will remember fondly forever.

-Amanda Leal

February 11, 2020

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Rachel Stonebrook

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