Testimonial for Alyssa Wagler
Short version: Hire a doula, hire Alyssa! She's extremely knowledgable and stays calm and collected the entire time. We had the best birth experience and went in to the hospital with so much additional knowledge. It was such a comfort having another support person on our side.
Long version: My husband and I decided we wanted the additional knowledge of a doula for the birth of our first child since in person birthing classes were not an option (thanks Covid). We found Alyssa and after meeting with her for the first time we knew she was exactly what we were looking for.
She met with us twice, in person, leading up to the birth. At these meetings she gave us information to read and we disucssed our birth plan wishes and went over various techniques for labor. She would also text us information at important milestones and answer any questions I had after my check-ups.
We went to the hospital when my water broke, however I didn't start labor. Alyssa suggested many things to try to get labor going and provided evidence based information on the induction medication the doctors wanted to give me.
Finally labor started, and Alyssa was in contact via texting the entire time until we were ready for her to come to the hosipital. Once she arrived we continued to find positions that were comfortable and helped to progress the labor continuously. She showed my husband how to do hip squeezes and made other suggestions to help keep me comfortable.
Our birth went mostly as we had hoped and planned for, and I know part of that is thanks to Alyssa's knowledge and prep with us before birth. She also stayed with us for a while after the birth to make sure I was doing well, and I'm glad she did since she helped catch me when I passed out after birth while the nurses were busy with the baby.
And if all of that isn't enough Alyssa does a post partum follow-up in your home with a delicious meal.
-Kristine
January 23, 2022
Alyssa Wagler
Glorious Birth: Doula Services.
Birth Fee: $850 to $1200
