Testimonial for Malissa Baldwin HBCE

Malissa and I met when I was thirty-five weeks pregnant. My birthing class instructor gave my husband and I the name of a hand full of doulas. First interviews do not usually stand out after all the others but it was clear that Malissa was very kind, calm, gentle, and supportive. My husband and I knew that Malissa was a perfect match for helping us through this monumental event, the birth of our first child. After hiring Malissa her services were available to me from the birth of my son all the way through post-partum. I went into labour the afternoon of Thanksgiving. After our midwife verified that we were indeed in active labour, our next call was Malissa. According to my husband, she was on her way to spend Thanksgiving with her husband’s family when she got our call and still within an hour she was by my side. Malissa did not leave my side once during the twelve hour labouring and birth of my son. She sat with me keeping me calm, giving me the strength and support necessary to get through each contraction. She gave me data files documenting the entire event. She made many post-partum visits to my home, answering every one of my numerous questions. I can honestly say that without Malissa, I would not have had such an incredible birthing and post-partum experience. Malissa has truly found her calling. I recommend Malissa without reservation to anyone desiring the assistance of a birthing/post-partum doula.

-Nicole

September 10, 2012