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
Amanda Echols
Owner of Faithful Haven Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $1750
