Testimonial for Vanessa Hanible
I had the pleasure of accessing Vanessa's prenatal, birth, postpartum and lactation services. For the prenatal services, my partner and I had several Google Meet meetings with her where we discussed any questions or concerns we had, received valuable guidance on questions to ask my OB-GYN at each visit and received prenatal tasks to complete. Vanessa's services during my birth were invaluable. Although she had discussed and demonstrated comfort measures during one of our prenatal visits, it was a godsend to have her in the room assisting during the critical moments when my partner, although well intentioned, was just not providing me with the relief I needed. Vanessa stepped in and provided hands-on relief, coached me through my breathing technique. She reminded us throughout the birthing experience that we could take our time to make decisions and could even request the doctor and nurses step out so we could have free discussion without the pressure to make on the spot decisions. In the hospital, postpartum I connected with Vanessa via phone when I had questions about lactation challenges I was having. She ensured that I inquired about all the items that would be allow me to nurse and provide breastmilk to my baby during my hospital stay. I was also so thankful that she had shown me how to use a breast pump prior to my delivery as well as how to hand express breast milk. While breastfeeding may be a natural event, it did not come easy to me in the first few days and having her guidance was critical to my success. For postpartum services, once we were released from the hospital I cannot recommend Vanessa or a postpartum doula in general. Vanessa was like a fairy godmother whisking into our room at night with our baby to place on my breast for feeding, then disappearing back into the living room while my partner and I slept. She made sure I had breakfast every morning before leaving and brought me water an snacks throughout the night. 10/10 experience!
-Tanisha
September 14, 2021
Vanessa Hanible
Wholesome Beginnings, LLC
Birth Fee: $1100 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
