Testimonial for Beth Scheppke, CD (CHB), CBC
I had a doula for both of my births and I can not say enough praise about Beth. I gave birth to my son via c-section during the pandemic due to fetal distress. Even with all the classes I took and support I had, there was always a part of me that felt the doctors scared me into the c-section. So second time around, I wanted to go in trusting my gut with all of the support I could get for a VBAC. I changed doctors to someone who supported a VBAC and then found Beth. I vibed with Beth from the beginning, as did my husband, as they were both from Oregon, and just super chill. When I decided to get induced at 40+5, Beth was extremely supportive. I remember then and throughout the entire birth, she was so positive and telling me that I knew my body best. After over 30hrs of labor, the doctors came in wanting to do a c-section, as I had been on Pitocin for a long time and they were concerned about the babies weight (same concern as my first baby and the main reason the doctors gave for the c-section). Beth looked at me and told me to listen to my body and asked me what I thought, and I told her I could keep going, that I didn’t think this baby was too big, and I told her to just get me to the pushing stage and I’ve got this. She never wavered, she never looked or sounded fearful, and we got there. After 36 hours of labor and about an hour of pushing, I brought my baby girl into the world. If it wasn’t for the support, knowledge, and strength of Beth, I know the VBAC would not have happened. I will always love her for being a calming but strong presence during labor and also for the amazing postpartum care she provided me.
-Jessica Walters
September 04, 2023
Beth Scheppke, CD (CHB), CBC
Birth with Beth
Birth Fee: $3000 to $4000
