Testimonial for Gabrielle Wade

I had the pleasure of working with Gabrielle during my two pregnancies in 2014 and 2017 before she officially became a doula, but I could tell in 2014 that this work was for her.  During my first delivery, I was induced due to elevated blood pressure and after hours of no progress, my doctor said that a c-section would be the next step.  Enter Gabrielle. After taking an hour long drive to Newport News to support me through delivery, she came in ready to assist in any way possible.  The doctor showed her how to rock me from side to side to help get my son to move and for my cervix to dilate more.  Gabrielle rocked me from side to side ffor a while and when the nurses came back in to check me again, they were amazed at the progress and a c-section was off the table.  After a successful delivery and even once I was home, Gabrielle was so attentive to my needs as a first time mother and truly helped me to navigate my new normal.  During my second pregnancy, Gabrielle & I were both pregnant at the same time so she was unable to be in person for my delivery, but she was a significant part of my labor going as smoothly as it did. During my second pregnancy she had introduced me to new terminology to think of contractions as a positive experience and not anything that was painful.  I was much more calm and ready to experience this labor and delivery.  My breastfeeding journey was easier the second time around due to my daughter's natural latch.  Gabrielle again came down to assist with my adjustment to being a mother of two and cooked me delicious meal.  For me, Gabrielle was my friend first, but I love seeing her fulfill her passion and helping other mothers though their pregnancy, labor, delivery, & postpartum needs.  If you are debating on whether or not to hire a doula, hire Gabrielle.  She will advocate for you and treat you like family. You will be in great hands with Gabrielle Wade.

-LaTonia

December 19, 2020

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Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700

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Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700

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