Testimonial for Wendy Begonis CD(DONA) P&ICD from Sheila Leypold

Testimonial for Wendy Begonis CD(DONA) P&ICD

I cannot say enough about how awesome this woman is. I had the pleasure of Wendy being my prenatal, birth and postpartum doula. Throughout prenatal Wendy listened very intently to my birth preferences and fears. Knowing thorough desire for knowledge she provided me with the best advice and resources to further educate myself. Wendy is a very personable and professional doula, and always made herself available for me whether by talking on the phone, text messaging or emailing. Wendy loves being a doula and really invests herself with her momma's. She was also very involved with my husband and answering all his questions. Wendy never came in as if to "take over", she was there for support. My birth experience was magical. Early Labor began Monday and our baby was delivered at 5:07 Wednesday morning. Throughout the pregnancy and labor repeatedly advised me to not rush to the hospital at the first pains of labor, to labor at home as much as possible, and I am so glad I heeded her advice. I was so comfortable (well, as comfortable as labor can be ??). Tuesday my labor pains were increasing in intensity and I was having some uncomfortable tailbone pain. Wendy advised me to go to my chiro at 4pm and that night Wendy helped my husband and I do the Miles Circuit (help position the baby optimally). At 3:40am, we all went to the hospital to deliver our baby. When we got to delivery room, Wendy was by my head, encouraging me and letting me grip and hold onto her while my husband was preparing to catch our baby. I delivered my baby within 45 min of arriving at the hospital (no medical interventions needed). Wendy was so wonderful and took some photos of the labor and those are some of the best photos on my phone reel: raw, personal, and beautiful. For postpartum care she was very attentive to me and my husband. Having her around helped ease our mind for taking care of our baby.

-Sheila Leypold

March 07, 2020