Testimonial for Chelsey Whitcomb
Before meeting Chelsey, my idea of a quintessential doula was a crunchy hippie who smelled like essential oils and shrieked when you said the word epidural like you mentioned Voldemort. I wanted a medicated birth, and because of that alone, I never thought I'd have a doula. Little did I know, a doula that is truly doing her job is supportive of whatever birth plan the mother wants. It is primarily her (or his) job to support the mother, including if she wants medication.
Chelsey provided me with valuable information to support my entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. She helped me with my diet, my baby registry, my mental health, and frequently checked in after my doctor's appointments. She educated me on what to expect during the birth so that I had less anxiety surrounding what I knew nothing about at the time. She also met with my husband and I on how he coudl help me through contractions at home before I went to the hospital.
While my husband would have loved to play the traditional role of my birth coach, he was extremely grateful that Chelsey filled that responsibility and took the pressure off of him. He was able to stay "above the action" and just focus on becoming a Dad. She was also able to take pictures that we treasure more than she could ever know. We went from thinking we would never be the type of people to hire a doula to bonusing her after my daughter was born, and that was my husband's idea. She was supportive of my birth plan no matter what that looked like, and she was sorely missed at my 2nd birth, which she would have been unable to attend due to Covid restrictions at the hospital.
If you're thinking of hiring a Houston area doula, waddle your way to Chelsey. You won't be sorry you did.
-Brittany
January 25, 2021
Chelsey Whitcomb
Doulightful Beginnings Birth Care
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1800
