Testimonial for Audrea Blayer, CD(DONA)
From the moment I met AudreaI just felt this "motherly" aura about her, it was calming and reassuring, yet also "mother bear" - someone who would fight for me. This was exactly the person I was looking for, someone who could calm my fears, reassure me throughout pregnancy, help me craft a realistic vision of labor and delivery, and if needed to fight and advocate for me and my husband.
Over the next 20-ish weeks of pregnancy Audrea was super available via text or phonecall or webcam to check in and see progress as well as help allievate symptoms. At one point in the third trimester I was dealing with incredible hip pain, and Audrea referred me to a pregnancy chiro that totally eliminated the pain - just an example of the amazing resources she has at the ready.
When my water broke, we were in constant communication throughout the day to decide on a plan. When we finally made the trek to the hospital, Audrea met us there and immediately sprung into action, helping us to decide the right course of action. It was SO wonderful having another professional to communicate with. While in labor its hard to make decisions, so when the nurses would reccomend something it was just so reassuring to be able to run it by Audrea for her expertise. Throughout labor as nurses came in to help me switch positions or check my progress, I was so "out" of it that I could barely move on my own, and Audrea was there to help the nurses get me where I needed to be.
I was incredibly lucky to have had a textbook pregnancy and l&d, no issues for me or babe. Even still, the emotional and mental support of having an experienced support person was well worth the cost.
I hated pregnancy, and I did not enjoy l&d, but Audrea made it much more bearable, and I love my son so much. If i ever do this crazy journey again, Audrea will be my first phonecall!
-Alexa Moody
November 06, 2020
Audrea Blayer, CD(DONA)
Born For This Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1150 to $1225
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
