Testimonial for The Birth Collective | doula, photo, education
(2/2) I was worried that I was going to exhaust my coping mechanisms too fast & that I wouldn't be able to endure the lengthy labor that I had been told to prepare for. Turns out that I had started labor at 6cm dilated & had essentially gone straight into transition! No wonder things felt so hard right away! Bree was able to reassure me that I was doing well & that everything was as it should be. She helped me identify when I should change up coping mechanisms & when I should move into the birthing tub. She also made sure that I was drinking fluids regularly & provided help with the TENS unit (something I didn't even know I would want!). I also didn't know that I would find Quease Ease useful, but Bree did! Thank God for her toolkit & her experience!
Another part of Bree's support that was important to me was her reassurance that my partner's behavior during labor was "normal"/common. She helped me not have to worry about him in addition to the labor! She also made sure that he ate & was ready to help me when I needed him. When I needed to be transported to the hospital after the birth, Bree stayed with my partner & helped him to get himself & the baby ready to follow me to the hospital. She then followed my partner to the hospital & continued her support of us there.
Last, but not least, THE PHOTOS. Words are not enough to describe how much I treasure the pictures captured by Bree. What a gift to see the look on my partner's face as he saw our son for the first time. What a gift to see the first moment that our son entered the world.
I could go on & on about TBC, but the takeaway message should be that it's priceless to have someone in your corner, cheering you on, no matter the circumstances. I cannot recommend TBC & Bree enough for this role. How crucial to have someone you connect with & can trust for such a vulnerable & important time in your life!
-Ann Hoag
March 25, 2023
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2600
