We had a great experience working with Hunter prior to, during and after the birth of our baby this past fall. From our first informational interview on, Hunter was knowledgeable, warm and ready to meet us where we were at. My partner was already a parent while I was coming into motherhood for the first time, and Hunter honored both of those experiences throughout the time we worked together. As a sometimes nervous first-timer, I really appreciated being able to check in with Hunter via text throughout my pregnancy as questions or anxieities arouse, and always felt supported and encouraged. Additionally, I always felt respected and empowered to make whatever decisions were best for me and my family. When my midwives recommended that we induce labor, I was initially disappointed that I would not have the experience of laboring at home that I had envisioned. Hunter was instrumental in helping me roll with the change of plan and still feel empowered to make decisions about and throughout my in-hospital labor. When it came down to the big day, both my partner and I really appreciated Hunter's calm, confident and positive hands-on support - primarily for me as the birthing parent but also for my partner. I felt like my partner, midwife, nurse and Hunter were all on the same smoothly functioning team, which helped me to have a really wonderful birth experience in the end. Once we came home, it was so helpful to continue checking in with Hunter as needed. I'm so glad we chose to work with her as our doula!
-Monica
February 25, 2022
The Mindful Birth, LLC
Birth Fee: $1800