Testimonial for Beth Scheppke, CD (CHB), CBC
Beth is everything I hoped a doula would be!
In our first interview, my husband and I felt a genuine spark with Beth and her doula partner, Sarah-Grace. Six months into my pregnancy, the birthing center we were seeing went through some staffing and financial issues. Beth and SG let us know before the birthing center did! They were tremendously helpful in hearing our frustrations and helping guide us through other birthing options. With their help, we ended up with an all-star birthing team that made us feel confident and excited about the birth.
Throughout the pregnancy, Beth was also helpful in providing pregnancy and birthing resources (readings, IGs, bodyworkers, etc.) that were game changing. She's connected and well-informed in the birthing world, so she was a reliable resource for us.
When it was time for the birth, Beth was precisely the support my husband and I needed. My birth was a home birth turned into a hospital cesarean birth. Objectively, that was a curveball. However, Beth's calm, patient, and positive presence made the transition feel as effortless as possible, all things considered. She was patient with all my pre-labor questions/whining. She spent 24+ hours with us as we tried to labor at home, transitioned to the hospital, waited through the cesarean, and stayed with us post-op. AND she went out of her way to make sure my placenta was packed correctly and handed off for encapsulation.
Through it all, she felt like a life-long friend: someone to laugh and cry with, someone to literally hold my hand, and someone to make me feel like a birthing badass.
Overall, I am convinced that Beth is changing the world by supporting and empowering birthing parents and families. I know that sounds hyperbolic, but it's just true. I’m hopeful for a brighter future with all the babies that Beth helps bring into the world. I could not recommend her enough!
-Allison Sebastiani
April 26, 2022
Beth Scheppke, CD (CHB), CBC
Birth with Beth
Birth Fee: $3000 to $4000
