Testimonial for Devon Handel
For our second birth we knew we wanted a doula who was calm, supportive, and would work well with a birth team in the hospital. Through a search on doulamatch.net, we found Devon and she was amazing. Even though I felt like I was experienced having already had one unmedicated birth in the hospital, she provided even more tips and tricks prior to and during delivery. On the day of our son's birth, she arrived at our house first and went to the hospital with us. She checked in at the front desk with me, walked the halls of the hospital with me as I labored, and was there as we settled into the delivery room. I felt even more comforted when we walked in the room and she knew both the nurse and the midwife already - her familiarity with my team allowed for the most incredible teamwork I had ever witnessed in a medical setting. She made suggestions when it was clear I needed to change positions and knew when to hang back when the midwife was evaluating me. Not only was she encouraging during the final phases of labor, but she was pivotal in getting my son to "flip" as he had turned in the midst of active labor to cause some very painful "back labor" - she suggested positions that others in the room hadn't considered. It was like everyone in the room was working in sync to get that baby to turn back around!! After a few contractions where Devon kept helping me to get in position, he turned back around and was born into my hands with two quick pushes. I am not sure I could have made it through unmedicated if she wasn't there! Additionally Devon was there to remind the midwife of my birth preferences, giving my husband the space to focus on me. It was an incredible birth and I am so grateful that Devon was there to ensure it went the way I hoped.
-Natalie & Shawn
April 14, 2022
Devon Handel
Birth and Breath
Birth Fee: $1250 to $2000
