Testimonial for Nicole Bengtson CD(DONA),certified BRM® pro,HypnoBirthing
During my birth experience, Nicole was an invaluable coach, mentor, source of information, and comforting friend. After working with her, my husband and I recommend to all of our pregnant friends that they NEED a doula, and Nicole is the best - even the nursing staff at the hospital commented on how talented she is. One nurse asked me, “Where did you find her?!”
She helped me move out of a state of fear and feeling unsure at the start of labor, to confident and calm throughout the rest. She helped us navigate an unexpected situation during our son’s birth when his heart rate unexpectedly dropped, and her experience guided us on deciding next steps. Nicole was a huge help to my husband who didn’t want to leave my side, even to go to the bathroom or get a drink of water, until she arrived. She coached him on how best to help me, and it was a win-win for both of us. Because of her, I got to have the birth experience that I had wanted.
Leading up to the birth, it was empowering to have Nicole answer our questions, as we were first-time parents who had never experienced a birth before. Her resources with Evidence Based Birth gave us extra confidence that not only her experience but also fact-based research guided her advice. I also highly valued her Hypnobirthing training that helped me reframe birth as a positive experience instead of one to be afraid of or unsure about. She took fantastic care of us from the beginning to the end. I will only give birth from now on with Nicole by my side!
-Melissa Noel
September 20, 2020
Nicole Bengtson CD(DONA),certified BRM® pro,HypnoBirthing
Belly to Baby Birth Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1800
