Testimonial for Audrea Blayer, CD(DONA)
My husband and I are Registered Nurses, so many believe our nursing education would somehow prepare us for pregnancy and childbirth. That is false. We benefited greatly from Audrea's education. She is versatile and supportive of YOUR birth plan. She met with us several times to do classes, and it served us well on our day of delivery. I personally wanted a doula, yet my husband never heard of the concept. He was agreeable but did not really believe in the value a doula can bring to the childbirth experience. As we reflect on our medication free, vaginal delivery in the local hospital, we suspect HE may have needed Audrea more than I did! She empowered him to really help me with pain management. The method that worked best for me was "counter pressure", but Audrea has many more methods to employ. Jarek was able to help me through every contraction, easing the sense of helplessness that plagues many partners. Nine hours into my labor, there was a sudden concern for my baby. Jarek, being a nurse, didn't understand exactly what was happening but knew that the rush of medical personnel in the room meant mom or baby were in distress. He looked to Audrea in that moment, knowing the team needed to care for us rather than educate him. She put him at ease and within several minutes, peace and order were restored. Three hours later, after my baby was born, I began to hemorrhage. I was in the most capable medical hands, but again, it was Audrea who was there for Jarek. Baby #2 is on the way and we are eager to work with her again. My very medical, left brain husband is now the first to recommend having a doula to others!
-Kaycee Kofalt
October 11, 2022
Audrea Blayer, CD(DONA)
Born For This Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1150 to $1225
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
