Testimonial for Amanda Echols

I am so glad I hired Amanda.  She was so crucial in helping me follow through with my birthplan.  This was my first birth but I would also want her present at my second.  I wanted to have an unmedicated birth but also had not idea of what I was in for pain wise and what I was able to tolerate.  I was seriously considering an epideral once I got to the hospital at 4cm dilated. She arrived shortly after that and I was having pretty intense contractions.  Once she got here she was like Mary Poppins pulling things out of her bag, handing me aroma therapy setting up a diffuser, wispering to my husband to coach him a bit on how to sooth me. I again starting asking about an epideral and she was very calmly insisting I should try to move around.  Her suggestions were all magically soothing and helpful.  She eventually got me to get into the shower and that was a saving grace.  It allowed me a break that was much needed and after that I was able to make it throught the rest of my contractions until it was time to push.  She was also so helpful during that time.  I truly don't think I could have done it without her coaching and assistance.  I know my body did the work but I feel like it was a team effort with her assistance.  With out her calming presence and suggestions I know my birth wouldn't have gone as smooth.  I am so glad she talked me into getting into the shower! I was in such pain I was afraid to move.  I really trusted Amanda.  I also feel like she was always calm, never pushy and coached me gently with so much respect for my plan and desires.  Again I would definitely want her there for my second birth.  

-Jaclyn Millonzi

May 02, 2022

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Amanda Echols

Owner of Faithful Haven Doula Collective

Birth Fee: $1750

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Updated 10/24/2024

Birth Fee: $1750

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Updated 10/24/2024

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