Testimonial for Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE from Cassie

Testimonial for Elizabeth Oldham CD(DONA), HCHD, HBCE

Being a single expecting mother, my emotions and fears were through the roof. Immediately after meeting with Elizabeth, I felt more at ease about the whole labor process. You could tell from the start that she genuinely cared and was going to do everything possible to make this a beautiful, memorable transition into motherhood for my son and myself, other than the anxiety filled, painful nightmare I was totally anticipating. We set a birth plan that was safe and exactly how I had always pictured my labor being, which of course was totally thrown out the window about 6 hours into labor when the anesthesiologist could not properly administer my epidural. I became anxious and scared which Elizabeth, right by my side, assured me all was still progressing beautifully and myself and baby were doing just fine. Fast forward a few hours and I received the news that I could not have my son naturally. My coccyx had developed towards my birthing canal, making it extremely unsafe to deliver my son vaginally. They were setting the operating room up for emergency cesarean and going to begin prepping me for surgery. I was terrified and felt like I had no voice in the situation at all. Elizabeth was right there to guide me in
making some of the most important decisions of my life. At first the doctors weren’t going allow her in the room for the emergency cesarean but after she communicated with them and advocated for my needs they graciously allowed her in. She was my eyes, ears, and saving grace through the entire cesarean. After 15 hours of labor, an emergency cesarean and the most insane emotional rollercoaster I've ever been on, the world welcomed 7lbs/12ounces of pure perfection. I absolutely could not have done it as calmly or gracefully without Elizabeth by my side 110% throughout the entire process. My son and myself will forever be grateful for her love and support.

-Cassie

June 07, 2023