Testimonial for Michelle Appenheimer
We are incredibly glad to have had Michelle as our prenatal class instructor, doula, and now our friend. ?? Holding space is the perfect name for her care because she respects your choices, while informing you with evidence-based information and equipping you with very helpful tools for a smoother labour experience. During labour, I appreciated her guidance for positions, using the birth pool and TENS machine, all of which I’m certain lessened my pain and fear. Without her, I’m sure we would not have been able to successfully have an unmedicated home birth. It was thanks to her patience and firm encouragement when needed (and as I had requested) in my moments of doubt and struggle. Plus she guided my husband to know how to best support me, which made such a difference. She brings humour, joy, calmness and a comforting touch as well as a depth of knowledge and experience. From her classes we felt prepared, empowered and understood. Her values and approach in class materials aligned with our desires for a natural, non-fear-based and feminist birth experience. We learned how to navigate and discern through the complicated medical system and make our own decisions regarding medical interventions, “failure to progress” and how to assess benefits vs risks. It’s so special to have our baby’s first moments captured by her intimate photography. I can’t imagine our birth experience without her! You will love having Michelle on your birth support team. Five stars! ??????????
-Chelan Wallace
September 06, 2023
Michelle Appenheimer
Holding space birth services
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2100
