Testimonial for Elan Eddington
When my wife Hannah and I were expecting our firstborn, we were woefully unprepared. It wasn't until early in the third trimester that it really hit us--we had no idea what to expect for our son's birth, how to prepare, or how to make sure my wife's birth preferences would be respected. So we made a snap decision to hire a doula to help us with the process.
We found Elan through Doulamatch and are so glad we hired her. Even though we were only a couple of months out from our due date, Elan was able to get us up to speed. She walked us through the process, pointed us to a wealth of helpful resources, and made sure we felt ready for the big day. As a first-time father who wanted to support my wife the best I could, I was especially appreciative of how Elan encouraged me to be an effective birth partner and shared materials that would help me do so.
When Hannah went into labor, (10 days before the expected due date!) we felt ready. We had bags packed, a birth plan prepped, and a much clearer picture of what the labor process would look like. Elan was with us every step of the way, providing support while also documenting Hannah's labor story. She helped us decide when the time was right to go to the hospital and stayed with us until our boy was born. She even showed Hannah how to help our son latch and breastfeed during the first golden hour after birth.
Thanks to Elan's expert help, we both felt empowered and equipped to handle everything the labor process threw at us and as a result, Hannah had an amazing first birthing experience--and completely unmedicated! We feel like we know enough now that we could handle any future childbirths on our own--but we'll probably still hire Elan. She was an invaluable part of our birth team and her services are well worth it!
-Jamie Link
January 27, 2024
Elan Eddington
Elan Doula Services CD(DONA)
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1500
