Testimonial for Amanda Hoyle, CD(DONA), CLC, CBE
Amanda went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I felt heard and comfortable when it came to the delivery of our first baby. When we hired Amanda we were planning for a vaginal birth, however, at 36 weeks we found out that our baby was breech. Amanda walked us through all our options to get the baby to turn on his own including spinning babies, chiropractic adjustments, and acupuncture. Although these methods didnt work for me personally, Amanda was able to make us feel confident in our choice to try an external cephalic version to get the baby head down. Amanda even offered to be there for the version to support us but the hospital would not allow it due to covid. When the version did not work and a csection had to be scheduled, Amanda met with us to change and discuss our birth preferences to make sure I still felt heard and safe even though our birth plans had changed. The hospital would not let doulas in the OR due to covid but Amanda still offered to drive and hour and a half just to meet us in the parking lot before the csection. She truly went above and beyond even when it seemed like the hospital was doing everything to block her from supporting us in the hosptial. Amanda was able to fully support us over the phone and in our home and gave us all the tools abd information to be confident in our decisions at the hosptial. Amanda has excelent communication skills and connects with each of her clients during Monday Mama check ins, which I loved! Amanda is a very sincere, compasionate, and knowledgeable doula. We would hire her again in a heart beat!
-Julia Mullins
June 22, 2021
Amanda Hoyle, CD(DONA), CLC, CBE
Anchor & Calm
Birth Fee: $2200 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
