Testimonial for Devon Handel
Devon is worth her weight in gold! Thanks to her, I had exactly the natural, empowered, beautiful delivery I wanted and a strong start to breastfeeding my son. I've already recommended her to a pregnant friend and we will definitely hire her for the next delivery!
I had a high risk pregnancy and the OB was pushing for an induction without providing enough information, and I desperately wanted a natural, low-intervention childbirth because of my prior experiences with surgeries and hospitals. There is honestly no way I would have asked all the right questions and felt confident and empowered in my decisions without Devon's gentle support. She did such an amazing job guiding me to evidence-based resources, providing info on how to get my body ready, answering all my anxious questions, educating my husband on how to support me... it was just what we needed as first time parents.
My labor began in the most fast and furious manner (contractions went from nothing to 1m 45s apart in half an hour), and by the time we called Devon and got to the hospital, I was ready to give in and get an epidural. Thankfully my husband remembered enough of what she taught him to tide me over once we got in, and once Devon got there, it was like someone took the pain down 4 levels and made everything more doable because of her guidance. The nurses also clearly trusted her and knew they could rely on her, so I didn't have to deal with a crowd around me -- just my husband and Devon most of the time -- which made laboring much more natural and pleasant for me. And when I was exhausted from pushing, she said just the right thing to get me to regroup and open my eyes, so I could see my baby being born, which still makes me cry to remember.
Really, we can't recommend her enough, and especially those with a complicated pregnancy or some medical trauma. My husband kept saying after that she doesn't charge enough (seriously, Devon!). She's a rockstar.
-Gean and Kyle
December 26, 2022
Devon Handel
Birth and Breath
Birth Fee: $1250 to $2000
