Testimonial for The Birth Collective | doula, photo, education
We hired the birth collective suuper early in pregnancy, like 6 weeks along! I knew I wanted a doula and loved that I would know all potential Doulas at my birth. I met with Austin and Sarah and immediately felt super comfy even over zoom
Throughout pregnancy they were there with any questions and/concerns especially towards the end as I got needy and they were always very quick to reply!
The day my water broke I texted in to let them know, I wasn't contracting at the time and was told to go home and rest for a bit and to start the miles circuit if things weren't picking up when I woke up, and sure enough they weren't!
Austin was on call for me and continued to check in as I tried to get contractions started. She guided me through all the things and talked me through my options in the middle of the night. I told my husband when it was time to ask her to come over and she arrived shortly after and said we should probaly get going. I felt very safe and comfortable knowing Austin was there and providing me with different comfort techniques (the TENS machine was my jam!)
Once we arrived at the birth center Doula Sarah happend to be the one to come in for them so I somehow got both Sarah and Austin at my birth. It was so calming to have their presence in the room and their reassure when I needed it. When it was time to push baby girl out they encouraged me and gently reminded me to breathe and when and how to use my breathe to push her out.
They were there for me equally as much during postpartum and answered so many questions. The postpartum visit they offer was so beneficial and fun for me. Bree brought me my encapsulated placenta a few days after delivery also and was so kind and explained all the things to me.
Austin took the most amazing photos and video of our birth that are so special.
All three are truly the best, and now I just need get pregnant again (in like a year ????) so I can see their faces!
-Ashley Davis
September 26, 2021
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2600
