Testimonial for Amanda Echols
I'm not sure where to begin... Amanda was absolutely wonderful. My first labor experience did not turn out the way I had hoped, we ended up having a c-section. This prompted me to search for a doula with my second pregnancy in hopes of being successful with a VBAC. I spoke with several different doulas prior to picking Amanda. She was the first doula I spoke to and she made such an impression that I was literally only comparing everyone else to her. The thing that stood out the most (besides her personality) was she set up meetings with me every month until baby came. She took the time to get to know me, and that was very important to me. Baby was breech for a period of time so she gave me exercises to encourage baby to flip. And as the due date approached she checked in more often.
I went into labor early but Amanda was right there with me. She gave me techniques to manage my pain so I could labor at home for a little while. Once I got to the hospital I asked for her to join me and she came right away. She knew my preferences and helped advocate for me with the medical staff. I wanted to avoid certain medications for as long as possible, she helped to make that clear. She helped with positioning me. She suggested the use of pumping to help regulate my contractions versus being started on pit. She spent a long time with me, unfortunately with all the work we still ended with a c-section. But Amanda NEVER made me feel less than. She made me feel like we did all we could. I am so incredibly grateful for her. Thank you a million times Amanda!
-Rebecca
May 18, 2022
Amanda Echols
Owner of Faithful Haven Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $1750
