Testimonial for Amanda Echols
Amanda was a fantastic resource before, during, and after delivery of our daughter. She was available any time by phone, text, or email, and we met a few times in person, too. She has an excellent resume of training and experience, and I was instantly comfortable when I met her. She had a great bedside manner in the hospital, and was just wonderful at explaining things clearly and in a way my husband and I could both understand.
She coached me through pushing, and was always on alert for things I needed (water, towel) and was always encouraging. She's easy to talk to, and made the time go a lot quicker when we were in the hospital for an induction - which typically takes a long time. She provided me with information about breastfeeding, birth plans, infant care, hospital practices/procedures, and more - she made me feel so much more educated and able to make decisions.
After my daughter was delivered, my husband mentioned how grateful he was that she was there, too - so she was clearly an amazing support for him, too. After my daughter's birth, she stayed with me while I recovered, and she checked in frequently in the weeks following her birth. When I had a hard time getting my daughter to stay latched during breastfeeding, Amanda gave me a few tips and sent me some positions to try for breastfeeding, and we were successful with her help.
I loved having Amanda in the room with me, and I recommend her with flying colors - she is awesome.
-Khristine
June 28, 2022
Amanda Echols
Owner of Faithful Haven Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $1750
