Testimonial for Camille Fiori BS, IBCLC, CD(DONA), HCHI, HCHD, AdvNCS(NCSA)
The first thing that struck me about Camille during the interview session is that she was very knowledgeable, friendly and warm. Right off the bat she came across as someone I could rely on. We had a near incident that she might not had made it to our birth as another client went into labor when my contractions started. I was having prodromal labor and she checked in on me whenever she could, after having not slept overnight with her other client she texted me late in the night if I was ok. I was not, I was at home labouring and was very exhausted having not been able to sleep or eat for 2 days by that time. I was at a loss and her message came in just in time. She offered to come over despite being exhausted (I could see it when I saw her even though she tried not to show it) but the minute she came, I felt revived by her presence and calmness, she offered different solutions to ease the waves and we finally found some positions that made it easier for me to keep going. She encouraged me to eat for energy and giving my partner a break from supporting me. All essential steps (without us realising it at the time) as we were still 24 hours away from meeting our baby. She had the clarity of mind on what we had to do, suggested when we should head to the hospital, helped advocate for us in a respectful way with the nurses and was by my side holding my hand whenever I needed it. Although the birth didn't go per my birth plan, she fully respected every step we took and would help give clarification on things I wanted to talk through before making decisions on. I will always be in gratitude that she put us first before taking a needed rest and stayed with us until we were comfortable. She could have easily had a backup doula take her place and didn't do so. I would also add that her Healthie app platform of information is so helpful for a first time mom like myself and that she was very respectful of our COVID concerns and wishes throughout the process.
-Mei N
October 25, 2022
Camille Fiori BS, IBCLC, CD(DONA), HCHI, HCHD, AdvNCS(NCSA)
Nourish: Birth + Postpartum
Birth Fee: $1600 to $3250
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $75
