Testimonial for Whitney Kuefler
After a traumatic emergency c-section with my first pregnancy, my husband and I knew we needed additional support in our second pregnancy and attempt for a VBAC. As a private person, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about having someone I didn’t know well with us as I labored. From the first meeting with Whitney, she made us feel comfortable and supported and she felt like a friend we had known for a long time. For the first time in my pregnancy, I felt excited and empowered about my labor journey.
Whitney has a commanding yet calm presence, and asked thoughtful and guiding questions that helped us frame our needs for labor. She offered evidence based suggestions to my questions and was a wealth of knowledge leading up to labor. My biggest fear based on my last labor was that I would not be able to find my voice or advocate for myself during the laboring process. With Whitney’s guidance and presence, we felt in control the entire time of the decision making process with the midwife, nurses and doctor. I was able to ask the questions I needed and felt comforted knowing Whitney was there to back us up on our birth plan the entire way.
Whitney was also a mind reader on all our needs during our very long labor- bringing cool wash clothes, suggesting new positions, offering a calm voice and comfort measures. When hospital protocol didn’t allow me to get in the laboring tub as quickly as I hoped, Whitney quickly questioned if I could use the shower instead, allowing me the comfort I needed.
While my labor ultimately ended in c-section, I was still left feeling empowered, supported and part of the decision. I truly don’t think I would have felt that way without Whitney’s guidance. My postpartum experience has been completely different this time around thanks to the support I received. Thank you, Whitney!
-Jessie C.
March 31, 2022
Whitney Kuefler
Whitney the Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1200
