Testimonial for Malissa Baldwin HBCE
My Husband and I signed up for a Hypno-birthing course with Malissa as our instructor. Malissa was so calming friendly and down to earth. I liked her from the moment I met her. I later found out through a class discussion that she was a doula. I knew right then, that having her by our side through labour would be an envaluable experience. I knew that she would be able to keep me focussed, relaxed and calm through my labour and help guide my husband through the process with ease. This is exactly what she did.
When I first went into labour, although I was excited to meet my baby, I was feeling anxious about my labour and delivery. As soon as Malissa came over to "coach" me, my mood lightened, and I felt calm and relaxed. She helped me focuss on my baby and work with my bodies rythme. My labour was long but smooth and drug free. I laboured so well that my midwife said it was hard to tell how close to delivery I was. I was talkative, and alert in between contractions (surges), and quiet and focussed when having one. I had a natural birth experience, which is exactly what I always envisioned.
Post partum, Malissa was absolutly amazing! I called her quite a few times in the middle of the night with questios about breastfeeding. She was such a great support system for our family at this time. I found breast feeding difficult at first. Our son was having trouble latching and he had a bit of reflux. Malissa came over and helped me. She watched me nurse, and helped guide me with latching and positions. She even lent me books and DVD's as resorces to help me through the first few weeks. I can't wait until we have the opportunity to have Malissa as our Doula again.
-Natalie Seres
May 01, 2013
Malissa Baldwin HBCE
Sacred Journey Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1500
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
