Testimonial for Brenda Kirkpatrick from Elise

Testimonial for Brenda Kirkpatrick

Hiring Brenda was the best decision my husband and I made during our pregnancy. From our very first interview with her, Brenda was friendly and warm, knowledgeable, and so organized that she made my type-A heart skip a beat! We chose to not only hire Brenda as our birth doula, but we also chose to take her 5-part Lamaze Healthy Birth Class series. Even though they were virtual in this era of Covid, the classes were so helpful and informative. We never felt that we were missing out by having virtual classes instead of in-person: Brenda used videos, props, models, slides, and her own amazing stories to keep us informed and entertained. She took the time to answer our myriad questions and was always available by phone or via text throughout the pregnancy. When I was trying to utilize at-home techniques to turn our breech baby, Brenda brought us supplies to help and walked us through many positions and techniques to try. When I ended up having an ECV in the hospital to turn our still-breech baby, Brenda came and helped us through the process, both physically and emotionally. During the labor and birth, Brenda supported us with physical techniques from our birthing classes, gave us much-needed advice and wisdom when we had to make tough decisions, watched over me so my husband could get some much-needed sleep, and emotionally supported us throughout the entire ordeal. When I ended up needing a c-section, Brenda emotionally supported my distraught husband until he could come into surgery with me. I don’t know what he would have done without her! After our daughter was born, Brenda came to our house for a post-partum visit and helped with breastfeeding techniques. Brenda is FABULOUS. She is like the fairy godmother that you always wanted—she appears and makes everything better. Brenda is so caring and loving, she now feels like part of our family. If you only do one thing during your pregnancy, HIRE HER!!!

-Elise

September 12, 2022