Testimonial for Midwest Doulas- Doulas, Placenta Encapsulation
Third birth, third time I’ve worked with Midwest Doulas. I could not be happier with the level of care this team provides.
For my first birth, we had a very anxious nurse come in to set up my IV. After the nurse stepped away, our doula from Midwest gently told my husband and me that we have the right to ask for a different nurse if we prefer it. We would never have thought to do so - but as soon as she said the words, we both knew that was exactly what we wanted to do. The energy in the room had shifted so dramatically with her presence and would certainly not help as I labored. Beyond that specific incident, simply having people we could ask questions of, no matter what, no matter how silly, was incredible.
For our second birth, I really wanted to achieve my goal of an unmedicated labor. There is no way I would have gotten through it without Justine’s wisdom and support. She encouraged me to move when I needed to, used her hands to help bring comfort.
Third birth, and I questioned whether or not I “really” needed a doula again for the birth of my third child - wouldn’t things be straightforward enough this time? Before labor, Justine helped me process my discomfort with my current provider - something I'd been hiding even from myself. She gently validated my feelings and offered suggestions to consider, working with me to find an alternative solution that I loved. It was not a straightforward third delivery. Justine is like a mix between a guardian angel and a badass superhero. But the key to it all is not that Justine is doing what she wants - she spends enough time with her clients, truly listens, to be able to be their support through everything, to give voice to the things they’re scared to say (or perhaps that they have said that the medical team is ignoring). I truly wish I could gift everyone with a Justine (or Ale or Ashley) at their births.
-Kelsey
November 30, 2022
Birth Fee: $2000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $50
