We LOVED Dawn and she was an integral part of our birthing team. She made the experiencce so personalized for our needs and was a calming presence in the birth room. In the weeks leading up to our due date, we enjoyed having one-on-one classes with Dawn, as this allowed us time to get familiar and comfortable with her. It also allowed us time to share our birth plan and things we were learning in our other classes to make sure we were all on the same page. When our labor finally started, we relied heavily on Dawn's expertise to try and reposition the baby and make the first stages of labor more comfortable. Dawn spent time with us in our home, and then gave us space to make it through a few hours of laboring as a couple. By the time our contractions sped up, she met us at our birth center and jumped right in to make sure we were comfortable and understood next steps. She worked seamlessly with our team of midwives and nurses at the birth center to make sure mama and baby were happy and healthy throughout labor and delivery. She also made sure to help my partner stay included, yet have some breaks to recharge during labor. She was such a great asset and we couldn't have imaginged the birth experience without her by our sides. She was such a great friend and advocate for our family. We would definitely recommend her to anyone considering a doula as part of their birthing team! I was so comforted by her presence.
-Katie
August 21, 2021
Hilbre Doula LLC, CD(DONA), CCCE
Birth Fee: $650 to $2500
