Testimonial for Heidy Ramirez from Verena C

Testimonial for Heidy Ramirez

I'll start by saying that choosing Heidy as our Doula was one of the best decisions in my birth experience. Heidy started working with us at the end of my second trimester (first baby). We were feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information available and wanted to find a doula to help us prepare for birth and who would be at the hospital with us when the time came.

We had a couple of virtual sessions with Heidy about what to expect when labor started, discussed my birth plan, the options available when at the hospital, etc. We also had an in person session and in this one Heidy showed me how to deal with contractions, how my partner could help me (gave us SO MUCH confidence!), and helped pack my hospital bag.

Throughout my pregnancy we had a text chat for any questions and Heidy would frequently check on us too.

On the actual birth day Heidy was my right arm (literally), and could not have been more supportive. From helping me relax between contractions, explaining to us what was happening and clarifying any questions we had about all the options the hospital was giving us. She stayed with us after birth and helped my baby latch still at the delivery room (!!), which was such a special moment.

On the first week home Heidy also came by and was very helpful adjusting a few points on my latch and answered a million questions we had about breastfeeding and post partum recovery.

Heidy was someone we felt like we could trust straight away. She never imposes anything on you, but rather explains the options available and helps you find what matters and what works for you and your family. She gave us so much support on what to buy to prepare, how to prepare, but also just made us feel like we were ready and well informed for such hard and amazing few hours of one of the most important days in our lives.

Thanks SO much, Heidy! Hope other families are as lucky to have you by their side.

-Verena C

July 25, 2022