Testimonial for Victoria Michonski CD, HCHI, CLC
I had a great experience with Victoria. At the initial interview and two pre-birth home visits, my husband and I were impressed with her listening skills, warmth and knowledge of childbirth. She helped us feel confident and relaxed in the weeks leading up to labor.
I wasn’t sure I would need a doula at the birth itself. As it turned out, my labor was long and painful, as so many labors are. Victoria provided the emotional support I needed to keep going and give birth naturally.
Victoria did many things to help. She helped us decide when to go to the hospital, kept me company during early labor, made sure I stayed hydrated, suggested position changes, used aroma therapy, took pictures and helped me establish breast-feeding. Most importantly, Victoria reassured me over and over again that I was successfully bringing my baby into the world. She had faith in me when I didn’t have faith in myself, which was enormously helpful.
I now realize that a doula is there to do whatever a laboring woman needs, and I didn’t know what I would need prior to giving birth. Victoria was very in tune with me during labor and provided what I needed throughout.
Victoria is a kind person and a skillful doula. I definitely recommend her.
-Amy Ege
July 23, 2012
Victoria Michonski CD, HCHI, CLC
312Doulas *Classes*Doula*Breastfeeding*
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2300
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $45
