Testimonial for Michelle Appenheimer
Michelle was an incredibly supportive and wonderful doula. As a single Mother her guidance and support were very appreciated. Michelle and I had meetings and visits prior to my delivery. She answered all of my questions and concerns prior to labour and made herself available to me 24/7.
When my labour eventually started at home she arrived immediately after I contacted her. She was patient and supportive and beside me at a very trying time. She helped me in the bathe and did pressure point massage that made my labour barable at home. When it was time to go to the hospital she was by my side. Even when things got really stressful and painful for me she was a calming force.
When my baby started having heart decelerations and the medical team recommended an emergency C-Section Michelle was very supportive of my decision to have the C-Section. She helped care for my jewellery and came with me to the surgical theater in the middle of the night. When my baby was delivered with an initial adgar score of 2 Michelle supported me and reassured me I had made the right medical decision for me and my baby.
My baby quickly recovered from the stressful delivery and got an Apgar score of 9. Michelle took photos at my request and assisted me to breast feed my baby boy while I was frozen from the chest down. When we were transfered to the maturity ward Michelle assisted and was a great support.
After 3 days I was released from the hospital with my healthy baby boy. Michelle came over to our apartment and brought food. Michelle did my dishes and did laundry and assisted with cleaning and caring for my baby. I entrusted Michelle with my debt card and she did shopping at my request.
Michelle was a great support to me prior to, during and after my delivery. I would not have been so poised and prepared had it not been for Michelle. Words can not come close to explaining how much her help and involvement positively impacted my family.
-Christina Taylor
March 19, 2022
Michelle Appenheimer
Holding space birth services
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2100
