Testimonial for Audrea Blayer, CD(DONA) from Bethany

Testimonial for Audrea Blayer, CD(DONA)

When I first reached out to Audrea, it quickly became clear that she would be a great fit! Not only was I initially impressed with her promptness in responding to me, but she set up an initial zoom meeting for my husband and I to get to know more about herself, her practice, and role in partnering with women during pregnancy, labor, and post-partum. During this meeting she answered our numerous questions extensively, while also taking the time to get to know us and our desires for labor.

Over the following months, we had multiple birth education sessions with Audrea to better understand and be prepared for labor and delivery, she helped us in creating and developing a birth plan, and encouraged us how to be advocates for ourselves during OB visits and when we would be in the hospital. She made herself available via text and phone calls to see how I was doing physically, emotionally, and mentally; and always offered space for reassurance, validation, and encouragement.

As labor began, Audrea was a wonderful support to my husband, who was in communication with her during our time of laboring at home and giving practical tools to decrease discomfort and ease the labor process. Once at the hospital, Audrea arrived shortly after us and maintained a supportive presence, all the while being calm and continuing to create a relaxing environment throughout labor. She offered advice for labor positions, breathing techniques, and supporting my husband so that he could best support me. Audrea's support helped us maintain a level of calmness and peacefulness as we welcomed our son.

She continued to check-in with us regularly once discharged and did a postpartum meeting to talk about the birth and allow time to help us feel equipped for the fourth trimester. Audrea was an invaluable asset to us being able to have a peaceful experience! She is a wonderful doula to partner with!

-Bethany

October 20, 2022