Testimonial for Vickie Fernandez Wint
Vickie is the most amazing doula in the entire world! We feel so incredibly lucky to have found her! Vickie supported my husband and I through the birth of our son at the end of January, 2020. She, and her awesome doula partner Francesca, really took the time to understand our family’s specific needs. My husband has Parkinson’s disease and I wanted to make sure that we would have someone in the room who, in addition to supporting me, could help look after him and support him through this experience. Vickie understood this completely and not only did she help support both of us during my labor, but when it turned out that I needed to have an emergency C-section, she was there to keep my husband informed, and help him remain calm. I can’t fully express just how grateful I am that she was able to be there for him at that important moment, when I couldn’t be.
Meanwhile with me, Vickie was an unbelievable cheerleader, a friend, and an advocate. She supported my desire to watch “The Office” during the early stages of labor, and later when my active labor went on and on and I started to feel like it was a thousand degrees in the room, she kept me cool and helped me to stay relaxed in between pushes. I truly felt supported every step of the way, and I’m so thankful that she was there by my side through all of it!
After our son was born, Vickie did postpartum visits at our home where she offered breastfeeding advice, new mom support, and even helped us figure out how to take our first walk outside as a new family. Since the pandemic began Vickie has continued to be someone whose wisdom I rely on. I know that I can ask her questions when I need to, and I have loved being a part of her and Francesca’s on-line expectant and new moms’ mediation group. It has been a real lifeline for me during these crazy times. Long story short, we love Vickie and we can’t recommend her highly enough!
-Karen Steele
August 15, 2020
Vickie Fernandez Wint
Nurtured Beginnings LLC
Birth Fee: $3250
Postpartum Rate: $40
