Testimonial for Maria Armstrong, LCCE, CD
Maria was such an amazing support for my husband and me throughout my entire 36+ hour labor. I was able to have a successful VBAC and I honestly believe that a major reason that I was successful was because Maria was there. She was on call for advice when I started having contractions and questions about my labor. She came to my house and helped me labor in the earlier stages and helped me to make the decision to head to the hospital. Throughout my entire labor, Maria was right there helping me to eat and drink enough, trying out different pain management tactics, and trying out different positions to help the baby get in a good position for labor. She stayed with me so that my husband could take a much needed nap. Maria helped to make my wishes known to the hospital staff and helped me work through decision making. I was planning on having an unmedicated birth but after many, many hours of labor, we finally made the decision to have pitocin and get an epidural. She helped me to still feel powerful and strong and that I was making the right decision. Even after my epidural, she helped me to feel comfortable and celebrated with us during the pushing stage. I really could not have done what I did without her. Maria has a wealth of knowledge about birth and even just having her there made me feel more confident and comfortable about the whole process especially since I was doing a VBAC. She has such a huge toolbox of things to try and they made all the difference for my labor. We really can't thank Maria enough for helping us have such a positive birth experience.
-Kirstin
December 09, 2021
Maria Armstrong, LCCE, CD
Agape Birth Services
Birth Fee: $2250
