Testimonial for Devon Handel
We worked with Devon for the birth of our first child, and wholeheartedly recommend her! Everything about the birth was special, intense, and wonderful - and having Devon guide us towards meeting our son was instrumental. Devon empowered my husband and me with knowledge (she's a true expert in her field!) about what we should expect during labor/birth, different intervention options and a decision-making framework that helped us figure out our preferences for our hospital birth, and a gentle, calm and supportive demeanor that gave us tremendous confidence. With Devon's guidance both over the phone, and because of the coaching she had given my husband on how to best support me, I was able to labor at home for the majority of early labor. Devon helped me realize my hope of experiencing labor and birth intervention-free (I had hoped for an intervention-free birth, but I was open to medical support depending on how I was coping). Her practical, hands-on physical and mental support, as well as how she gently coached my husband to be a confident birth partner, made all the difference. The other very special thing about Devon is that she worked seamlessly with my care team at the hospital. It was very important to us that we work with a doula who would be an extension of our care team, and we could not have hoped for a more perfect match. After the birth, Devon stayed with us until we got settled in, and made sure that my son and I were able to get a good start with breastfeeding. Those early moments are a happy blur, and Devon made sure that we had everything we needed to begin our journey as a family of three. We are immeasurably lucky to have worked with her, and could not have had a more incredible birth experience.
-Maria
October 16, 2022
Devon Handel
Birth and Breath
Birth Fee: $1250 to $2000
