Testimonial for Dawn Batson
I was pregnant with my 4th child and wanted a Hypnobabies birth for the 2nd time around. My first time around I was in transition using Hypnobabies when I asked for an epidural for a Pitocin induced birth. This time around I was really manifesting a spontaneous birth with no Pitocin and no epidural and still using Hypnobabies.
I was sure this time around was going to be different. And I was right. Dawn's energy and spirit were evident from our first Facetime. She was calming and nurturing and I knew I didn't have to look any further. I feel like I happened upon finding her and I now know why. Because this was my 4th pregnancy I didn't have many of the first time mom questions so our communication was minimal and we touched base as needed. At one point I felt like I was behind in my Hypnobabies tracks and I texted her kind of stressed and she talked me down and let me know all would be ok. And it was.
The morning of my guess date my water broke and I texted Dawn who guided us on what to do and checked in as needed. When we met her at the hospital she helped us set the atmosphere in the room and discuss with the nurses what I wanted.
There were 2 times throughout the entire 14 hour birth that I said "I would normally ask for an epidural by now" but it wasn't the same feeling that I actually needed it like it felt at my last birth. I credit Dawn for helping coach me through the waves with encouraging words, warm packs on my back, cold washclothes on my neck and helping my wife to know what to do to help. She guided me through different positions and gave me counter pressure that was MUCH needed. It was everything I had imagined needing. I got the birth I dreamed of and I know if it weren't for her it would've been a different experience.She helped us with a few crazy errands and cooked up some delicious broth and kitchari during my postpartum days. It was such a help!I highly recommend Dawn!!!
-Melissa T
January 26, 2022
Dawn Batson
Doulas do Love
Birth Fee: $3250 to $4250
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
