Testimonial for Michele Peterson
I am so happy I had the support of Michele and District Doulas throughout my pregnancy and labor. The monthly classes were very thorough and helped me understand what to expect during labor and postpartum recovery. Michele's support during labor was indispensable. When she arrived at the hospital she jumped right in to do pressure points and other comfort measures that really helped while I waited for my epidural. There were several points during labor where the midwife was considering referring me for a c-section and I am convinced that Michele's support helped me avoid that outcome. While the midwife was losing composure, Michele asked questions that seemed to give the midwife the confidence to continue with a vaginal delivery. For several hours, Michele held the fetal heart rate monitor in place so that it wouldn't register false decelerations (which was one of the things the midwife was concerned about). Throughout all of this, Michele was careful to help me advocate for what I wanted without pushing me in any particular direction. She knew so much about hospital practices and the labor and delivery process that helped me ask the right questions about things I never would have thought of without her.
-Stacy
September 30, 2021
Michele Peterson
District Doulas
Birth Fee: $2400 to $2600
