Testimonial for Leah Heinz CD(DONA), PCD(DONA) from Rebecca Fivecoat

Testimonial for Leah Heinz CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)

My husband and I chose Leah for the birth of our first baby, after a trusted friend and my midwives confirmed that "she's the best!". We chose a birth center setting and decided on a unmedicated birth. After meeting Leah officially we knew we would be well taken care of, she was genuine and knowledgeable, she answered all our questions about what she was able to provide for both of us. I hoped my husband would gleen confidence and security from her during this new and potentially stressful experience. No surprise, he did great!
When things started happening the night before baby was born. It was such a relief to know I could lean on Leah with questions about what I should expect in early labor while it was underway. She was available and competent to communicate with my midwives when I mentally wasn't. Labor moved quickly and she helped me to trust myself and my instincts in labor, during all stages. She let me know that the strong sensations I was feeling were normal and safe which put my mind at ease and allowed me to surrender to the forces and be united with my baby girl! She was such a cheerleader for my little family and we are so blessed to have met her and brought her into our birth and lives. She has checked in on us my many times after birth and provided great resources for newborn care.

It was an incredible joy to birth my daughter, Leah was an essential part of my birth team that I know helped me have the most perfect labor/delivery experience I could have ever dreamed of. I wholeheartedly believe that choosing my dream birth team made my out of hospital, physiological birth one of my most proud and accomplished experiences of my life thus far. I cannot begin to express all the gratitude I have for Leah. I will recommend her to all my friends and family because they know they will love her and love their births just like we did!

-Rebecca Fivecoat

January 28, 2024