Testimonial for Leah Heinz CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)
For my home birth I found Leah and I am so happy I did! At our first meeting she was knowledgable, organized, and prepared. Immediately, I felt at ease that I had made the right choice. She aims to have a solid connection with you and to understand your desires for the birth. She also empowered us to be well informed and understand what goes on during birth. Many times she helped me with different exercises I could do at home. If you have any concerns about the upcoming birth she helps you talk through them and discuss what to do in unexpected circumstances. By the time my birth came, I felt prepared. When you need her, Leah will be there for you 100%. She is SO gifted: supportive, nurturing, compassionate, confident, and experienced. My labor was long. She was flexible, patient and knew when to have me rest. She helped me to trust my own body's cues. I cannot tell you how many times she knew I needed something before I did. Her deep understanding of what happens during the entire process of labor mentally, emotionally, physically is priceless. When I was worried during a labor stall, she was confident and calm. And she intuitively gave space when needed during intimate moments between my husband and I, and also stepped in at the perfect times when I started to get hot, cold, uncomfortable, scared, discouraged. She helped my husband understand how to be there for me. Then at the end when it felt like too much to bear, she was right there when I needed her most. Her calm presence, encouragement, and prayers were worth more than words can say. She helped me to trust God, to find peace in His presence and to believe how powerful he made me to be. As my baby was born there was prayer and shouts of praise and it was incredibly beautiful. Leah is also phenomenal postpartum! She walked through the story of my birth and helped me understand all that happened. And she held my sweet baby so I could get some much needed sleep!
-Brittany McCarthy
January 05, 2023
Leah Heinz CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)
Cradle + Bloom
Birth Fee: $1450 to $1650
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
