Testimonial for Nikki Reeves (ICEA doula)
I couldn't imagine going through labor without having Nikki's support and expertise! She was SOOOO HELPFUL to me and my husband! Key aspects of our birth plan were to avoid an induction, avoid an epidural, and to be mobile, so Nikki helped us convey that to the medical team at the hospital. As a 38-year-old first-time mom, my OB recommended that I be induced at 41 weeks. I'd tried all the natural methods to promote induction for weeks prior (Evening Primrose Oil, walking several miles a day, eating dates, doing prenatal yoga, bouncing on a yoga ball, inversions, acupressure, eating spicy food, sex, etc) in order to avoid having a medical induction, but my little one was just too content in there. Once I agreed to be induced at 41 weeks, I opted to try a mechanical induction to avoid using pitocin. I had a foley bulb placed through the cervix with traction, which came out after about an hour - it was excruciating and every contraction afterwards felt like a knife in an open wound on my cervix. I had contractions every 2-4 minutes with high amplitude for about 12 hours, and Nikki helped me through it the whole time and also helped my husband support me in every labor position imaginable! My cervix just didn't want to finish dilating the last 2-3 cm, so I ultimately got an epidural and pitocin for the last couple of hours. Nikki helped us advocate for our interests to the medical team and she kept us calm during a challenging labor. She stayed with us in the hospital for 18 intense hours! She also took beautiful pictures and videos to capture this life-changing experience, documenting strength and determination in the face of extreme pain and, ultimately, the miracle of life! What an absolute treasure to have these pictures and videos!! I wholeheartedly recommend Nikki and Your Birth Helper to anyone who's pregnant. Nikki guided us and supported us before, during, and after birth to ensure we had the best possible experience and outcome based on our wishes.
-Brigette
January 03, 2022
Nikki Reeves (ICEA doula)
Your Birth Helper®
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $80
