Testimonial for Midwest Doulas- Doulas, Placenta Encapsulation
From our initial consultation with Midwest Doulas & Justine we knew she was exactly what we needed for the birth of our first child. Before we even officially committed to working with Justine she listened to our hopes for our birth experience and helped us identify that our birth plan & provider at the time did not align with our values (and she was so right!). We are so thankful Justine was able to help us navigate a change in providers & birth location at around 20 weeks pregnant & knew we needed her as our doula throughout the remainder of our pregnancy and during birth. Justine and the Midwest Doulas team were always available when we needed them and our virtual meetings felt comfortable quickly, like talking with old friends. When we experienced an unexpected hiccup (breech baby) at 37 weeks, Justine was texting and calling right away to help reassure us and provide recommendations. When it was finally time for labor to begin, Justine checked in frequently and met us at our home to provide hands on support and help decide when it was time to go to our birth place. Even though we had only met virtually or talked via phone up until that point, having her around in one of the most vulnerable times was such a calming presence and relief. During the 10ish hours that we were at our birth place, Justine helped us navigate intervention decisions and advocated for our needs. When labor seemed to stall, she knew exactly what positions to try to get our baby in a more optimal position. She continually provided supportive words and affirmations to help us achieve the positive birth experience we were hoping for. After everything Justine now feels like a part of our family! We cannot say more positive things about working with her and Midwest Doulas and will absolutely be calling on her again if we add more children to our family down the road.
-Allison
March 31, 2021
Birth Fee: $2000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $50
