Testimonial for Nicki Blackwell
There aren't enough words to describe how wonderful our experience was with Nicki.
Throughout my pregnancy, this never changed. Nicki was wonderful to work with, her sessions were invaluable, but I did not know just how important Nicki would be during the birth of my child until it happened.
I had an induction, and from the get go, I had a rough labor. My contractions were never more than a few minutes apart and I had a failed epidural- so that was a fun start. During the actual active labor process, I pushed for 4 hours. The whole time, Nicki (and my amazing nurse team), literally were holding my legs, helping me switch positions, coaching me through the whole process. She was my rock.
When my son was finally born, there was an issue during delivery and he was "stunned." The NICU doctor and team took him before I got to see him to try and resuscitate him. The whole time, Nicki was watching a communicating to me what was going on. They ended up rushing him to the NICU for therapeutic hypothermia treatment.
My husband and I were scared, confused, upset, devastated, everything else you could imagine. Nicki stayed with us the whole time. She helped us ask the right questions, helped us advocate for ourselves, took so so many notes when I could barely process, helped to communicate to my mom in the waiting room, and did not leave my side until my husband and I had a clear understanding of what was going on, and we were at peace. She called to checked in with us throughout our time in the hospital as well.
My son is now a perfectly healthy 10-month-old, and I cannot imagine what his entry into this world without Nicki. There are so many unknowns during the labor and delivery process, and 615 Doula will help you navigate all of those unknowns. She is so much more than a doula.
My advice to any expecting moms: Hire Nicki and 615 Doula Co.
-Elizabeth
November 25, 2023
Nicki Blackwell
615 Doula Co.
Birth Fee: Not specified
