Testimonial for The Birth Collective | doula, photo, education
I am so happy we hired The Birth Collective for my second son's birth!
We hired the birth collective in the middle of a move from Seattle to Tacoma --unsure of what city let alone what hospital I'd be birthing with. Both doula Sarah and doula Austin helped immensely with that decision; inquiring about my wants and needs and offering non judgement knowledge and support.
I decided to birth with the Midwifes at St Joe's and was supported by doulas when my main midwife abruptly left the practice! Three doulas to text and help navigate the complexities of seeing multiple providers in a practice was SO helpful. I was in pursuit of a low-to-no intervention birth and I knew they'd literally have my back.
My experience of doula Austin's labor support was phenomenal; she is steady, calm and really grounding. I went into labor on my first sons birthday (some birthing magic for you!) and we met in labor room at the midwifery birth center.
She provided invaluable support to my husband and I over the next intense few hours until my son arrived. I was supported with counterpressure in the tub, warm cloths, cool cloths, verbal support and reminding me this intense power was coming from within. Somehow she also stepped back to take gorgeous photos.
My husband and Austin worked together to support me; at one point I said "I miss you" to my husband as I rotated away from the edge of the tub to start pushing. It was going fast! My husband scrambled to get his trunks on but struggled to find them- Austin turned to him and said "just get in"; and that moment (and the photo of it!) is one of my favorite moments in life; I am so thankful for that.
You won't regret hiring this trio! So grateful I found the dream team.
-Tephra
September 26, 2021
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2600
