Testimonial for Michelle Appenheimer
Michelle’s presence and expertise were what quickly convinced me and my wife to hire her for the birth of our first baby. From the get go, we appreciated Michelle’s warmth, humour and relatability - it was easy to build rapport with her and we felt welcome to be our whole selves with all our quirks, worries and questions.
Fast forward to my speedy labour and delivery, Michelle was unable to initially attend to us as she was at the hospital supporting another expecting family. But she communicated with us in real time via text, and her backup doula Jessica attended to us quickly and proficiently.
Michelle did attend / support us after finishing up at the hospital in the early hours of the morning. I was in the throes of active labour at home, not fully cognizant of my surroundings. But I’ll never forget the minute Michelle arrived; I felt a safety that we fostered in our home visits return. Her presence is truly special. She fostered in me a sense of autonomy and ownership of my body throughout labour and delivery, and spoke words at just the right moments that made me feel safe during the intensity of labour. She snapped a few incredible photos of me catching my baby girl, which will forever be cherished. As if she needed to do more, she went out and bought my favourite snack post delivery. We just love her!! My wife and I are so incredibly happy we worked with Michelle for this most special time in our lives.
-Megan Huizing
November 27, 2023
Michelle Appenheimer
Holding space birth services
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2100
