Testimonial for April Dawn
What can I say about April...where do I even start? Education, communication, trust, empowerment. Those are the words that come to mind when I think of April. She was, hands down, worth every penny we decided to spend on her services and I would ask her to be part of my pregnancy and birth experience a million times over. I felt the connection with April instantly when we did a virtual interview. She wanted to know about me, about our family, about what my previous pregnancies looked like and how those births went and, most importantly, she wanted to know my desires for this pregnancy and birth that we chose to hire her for. Then, with all that information, she supported me better than I could have ever asked for with education on every aspect of pregnancy, quick communication, and constant encouragement.
When it came down to baby time I was stuck with contractions 10 minutes apart for almost a full day. She kept her patience through my many phone calls and gave me the tips I needed to get baby positioned better to encourage a more active labor. My water broke and April walked through the door just as I was about to start pushing because she trusted when my husband told her it was that time. The moment she walked through the door I felt a wave of peace and calm wash over me and I knew I could birth my baby even if the midwife didn't make it (she didn't). April encouraged and assured me that I knew how to birth my baby and my baby knew how to be born, and thanks to her 30 years of birth experience, she was able to guide my husband on how to catch her and support me. All of this in a tiny bathroom, AND she even got some amazing photos for us!
I will be FOREVER grateful that my path crossed with April's and wish that every pregnant mama could have her by their side.
-Megan
January 19, 2021
April Dawn
The Mothered Momma
Birth Fee: $800 to $4500
