Testimonial for Midwest Doulas- Doulas, Placenta Encapsulation
For me, pregnancy brought not only joy but anxiety and many unanswered questions as a first-time mom. In surveying my friends and colleagues regarding their birth experiences, it was evident that those who had a doula present had more positive stories to share.
I wanted to make sure I felt as prepared and supported as possible no matter how my birth story unfolded. Within five minutes of meeting Justine, I knew that we had found our doula. She was warm, extremely experienced (10+ years!), transparent, and familiar with high risk birth; more specifically my unique situation. She had routinely support births at our hospital and had familiarity with the staff and hospital-specific protocols, which gave me peace of mind.
Additionally, having access to a team of doulas was invaluable. Someone was always there to answer my questions with a response within minutes. Ale and Ashley were just as knowledgeable and wonderful as Justine, and I felt confident and comfortable working with any of doulas during my pregnancy.
In a whirlwind C-section delivery, Justine was able to remind me of preferences I had previously noted for my birth and keep me grounded before, during my spinal, throughout the birth, and after. It is extremely valuable to have a doula with the experience, insider knowledge, and a professional relationship with labor & delivery staff. Having Justine and my husband encouraging me through the process with physical touch and affirming words made for a peaceful, calm, and memorable birth experience. No doubt that having a doula greatly contributed to my POSITIVE birth experience. I felt strongly from the beginning that I wanted a doula with the experience and know-how to guide my birth journey! Hands down, best decision we made. I would recommend Midwest Doulas to anyone and plan on using them again if we have baby #2.
-Alyssa Fritts
September 13, 2023
Birth Fee: $2000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $50
