Testimonial for In Harmony Birth: Keli Fortman, HCHI, HCHD, DONA
Hiring Keli as our doula and Hypnobabies instructor was by far the best decision I made during my pregnancy! As a first-time mom (and mom who had suffered a miscarriage during her first pregnancy), having a resource and advocate was invaluable. We hired Keli pretty early in the pregnancy (second trimester), so we were able to text and call her routinely, and Keli never made us feel like we were bugging her or asking a stupid question (and we asked a LOT of questions). She helped us navigate the twists and turns of pregnancy, create a birth plan, prepare for our OB visits and, through Hyponobabies, learn tricks and tools that helped relieve anxiety and get us ready for the labor and delivery journey. Since we hired Keli during the COVID pandemic, the vast majority of our time together was spent virtually, but that did not hinder Keli's warmth and caring from coming through. We were fortunate that she was able to join us in-person for our birth (which went entirely different from our plan, but Keli continued to support us every step of the way). Even though that was the moment we met in person for the first time, it felt like we had known her forever. And let me not forget to mention that through her doula fee, we got a postpartum visit AND 6 weeks of text/phone support after birth. The postpartum period can be lonely, frustrating and confusing, so having someone who continued to be available and by my side made it so much easier and helped me feel reassured. If I could give Keli more than 5 stars I would, and if I have another baby, you can bet I'll be hiring her again!
-Gabrielle Lennox
November 02, 2020
In Harmony Birth: Keli Fortman, HCHI, HCHD, DONA
In Harmony Birth
Birth Fee: $950 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
