Testimonial for Amanda Hoyle, CD(DONA), CLC, CBE
Amanda was such an important and critical part of my birth plan and it ultimately resulting in the positive experience I desired, which included not using pain killer drugs (epidural.) The preparation ahead of time started me and my husband off on the right foot by realizing some of the choices we didn't even know we had before we met with Amanda. I felt empowered and educated after understanding our choices and thinking about our values and preferences. The tools she provided incuding the templates to write a birth plan were very helpful, not becuase it went according to the plan exactly, but becuase it drew out what was the priority to me and allowed all of us (my husband, Amanda and me) to all be on the same page. I felt incredibly supported like my team had my back and would help communicate that if and when needed.
The actual birth of our son was incredibly impacted by Amanda. I chose not to use any pain killings drugs and Amanda's calm and confident presence, as well as her expertise in the areas of pressure points, labor and delivery in general and the importance of breath and mindset were crucial to me. There were times I was scared or would start to panic or falter and she was able to recognize where I was at both physically and mentally and knew exactly what to do or say that would help. I was with Amanda for about 5-6 hours with the last 90 minutes the most intense physical experiecne I've ever had. I'm so proud of the work we did together and that I was able to deliver a healthy baby boy without any use of pain killing drugs in what I would consider a fast delivery. Amanda is a true expert and will forever be a significant part of my memories for the rest of my life. She helped me have the birth experience I wanted, despite not everything going accroding to plan, and was a true advocate for us. I am so grateful I met her and decided it was worth it. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
-Derilyn
May 09, 2022
Amanda Hoyle, CD(DONA), CLC, CBE
Anchor & Calm
Birth Fee: $2200 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
