Testimonial for Landon Yakovleva Birth Doula, CLEC, CST Therapist
My first birth experience was a relatively traumatic one, ending in an emergency c-section. This was followed by a pregnancy loss with my second pregnancy. When I became pregnant the third time, I knew I needed to take a different approach and take more control over my birth experience. I started looking into the support of a Doula and Landon came highly recommended to me from a friend. I met with Landon and in our meetings she was an amazing listener, asked such thoughtful questions, I knew I'd found the person to help me bring our baby girl into this world.
Our little girl decided to make her appearance 3 weeks early, and Landon made her way to us in the middle of the night as contractions were getting more and more intense. I don't think I could have labored as long as I did without her there with me. Her words of affirmation, her adjustments and guidance of my body, made all the difference. Her calm demeanor and her utter confidence in my body was such a contrast to my experience from my first delivery. Even when the medical staff tried to start conversations around a potential c-section, Landon was there asking me questions that they weren't and giving me strength where they wanted me to give up. Finally, the medical staff agreed I was ready to start pushing and Landon was there holding my hand, encouraging me with each and every push. Baby girl was ready, after 19 minutes of pushing and 5 power pushes, our precious girl came into the world perfect and within an ounce in size of her brother. I think back on her birth and I KNOW it was so blissful and pleasant because of the support of Landon. My husband and I both agree, if we have a third, Landon MUST be there with us. I look back with so much love and empowerment from her and can't imagine what it would have been like without her. I cannot recommend her enough!
-Elizabeth Welch
January 10, 2024
Landon Yakovleva Birth Doula, CLEC, CST Therapist
Have Heart Doula and Lactation Services
Birth Fee: $1800
