Testimonial for Christina Pruitt
I can't say enough good thinga bout Christina. She was my doula for two labors - both were very long and very different in nature, and I simply could not have gotten through either one as I did with her support. She is one of the strongest women I know, which is essential for this job. Applying counter pressure on my hips through contractions is one of the best pain relievers, and she did just that for hours on end.
My first labor came naturally at 42 weeks and went on for nearly 30 hours. Baby never descended after hours of pushing, so I elected for a c-section, which was family-centered and very peaceful, which I am grateful for.
During my next pregnancy, Christina showed me a few spinning baby manuevers and massage therapy pressure points to loosen up my hips and pelvis to help move this baby down. Labor didn't sart naturally after 42 weeks, so I went in for an induction. Christina advocated to the nurses to not continue increasing pitocin every hour, as we were trying to mimic natural labor, and conractions every 2 minutes were wearing me out too early. Around 24 hours after being induced, I pushed my 9lb 12oz baby boy out! There were times that I doubted myself, and was unsure if induction or another c-section would be the right choice. Through much love and support of my husband, Christina, and our midwife, I was able to have the VBAC I had hoped for. <3
-Ashley
October 30, 2020
Christina Pruitt
Ready Set Birth
Birth Fee: $1500 to $3000
