Testimonial for Ires Wilbanks CD(DONA)
My husband and I hired Ires for our first birth. Ires quickly felt like a member of our family. She was a source of calm when I was worried, a resource for exercises to prepare my body for birth, and a teacher of advocating for myself when I could no longer have her present for my birth due to COVID. Ires helped me tap into my primordial instincts as a mother and embrace childbirth as an experience of enlightenment and joy, instead of something to be feared. I wanted a natural childbirth; Ires gave me the confidence, techniques, and guidance to pull it off. By the time labor came on, I felt ready and was able to execute it better than I could have imagined. I successfully went through an induction and gave birth to a beautiful daughter without any pain medication. After birth, Ires checked in often and helped my family and I whenever possible. If you’re considering a doula, Ires is someone who you definitely want in your corner.
-Michelle Jones
August 30, 2020
Ires Wilbanks CD(DONA)
Shakti Yoga & Living Arts
Birth Fee: Not specified
