Testimonial for Landon Yakovleva Birth Doula, CLEC, CST Therapist
My husband and I weren't totally sure we wanted to work with a doula for the birth of our first child, but in retrospect, we are so glad we did--and we are so glad that doula was Landon. From the moment we met her during a Zoom interview, we could tell Landon's warm, down-to-earth demeanor, extensive knowledge, and absolute professionalism were just what we were looking for. We met with Landon twice before the birth; in those meetings, we talked about comfort measures and prepared a detailed birth plan. Making the birth plan with Landon was an incredibly useful process in that it prepared us for aspects of the birthing process we had never considered and helped us proactively decide how we would want to proceed in different scenarios so that we could avoid having to make stress-informed game time decisions. During the labor, Landon guided me through various birthing positions that kept labor progressing. She also gave my husband a clear sense of how he could support me both physically and emotionally through the labor. We loved the midwives and nurses we worked with at the hospital, but looking back, it’s clear that Landon was largely responsible for us having a positive, empowering birthing experience. We had a postpartum meeting with her a week or so after our daughter was born to debrief the birth and check in about the baby's health, breastfeeding, and my healing. It was a really special way to get some closure on the entire birthing experience. We would strongly recommend Landon to anyone looking for a doula who is extremely skilled and an absolute pleasure to work with.
-Sally Larkins
November 09, 2021
Landon Yakovleva Birth Doula, CLEC, CST Therapist
Have Heart Doula and Lactation Services
Birth Fee: $1800
