Testimonial for Vanessa Hanible
I am happy to prepare this testimonial on behalf of Vanessa Hanible. Vanessa is an EXCELLENT doula. She is extremely knowledgeable about the various stages of pregnancy and how best to serve the expecting mom and baby to help ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery of the baby.
Vanessa is adept in dealing with complicated pregnancies. While pregnant, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and had severe swelling. Vanesa helped me develop a meal plan and identified creative ways for me to get in some extra movement and exercise to reduce my swelling throughout the day.
Vanessa also helped me to develop a birth plan for the baby. For example,as part of the birthing plan, we discussed skin-to-skin contact and how I would go about advising the doctors and nurses that I wanted skin-to-skin contact with the baby in the operating room following my scheduled cesearian section.
As a first time mom, Vanessa was instrumental in helping me and my husband prepare for the birth of the baby. She asked probing questions about our plans post-pregnancy to ensure that we were prepared mentally for bringing home a newborn.
Perhaps most importantly to me, Vanessa and I discussed my concerns as it related to my ability to breastfeed. Vanessa listened to my concerns and assured me that it could be done. She gave me suggestions on how I could overcome certain obstacles, provided literature, videos, etc., and if necessary, recommended other highly qualified professionals that could assist me. She also visited us in the hospital and at home to assist with breastfeeding and to help address any other questions or concerns.
“Excellence with Caring” is the best way that I can describe Vanessa and the services provided by Wholesome Beginnings, LLC. If you’re in search of a doula, I would highly recommend Vanessa Hanible.
-Chantelle Green-Chittams
January 17, 2022
Vanessa Hanible
Wholesome Beginnings, LLC
Birth Fee: $1100 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
