Testimonial for Nikki Reeves (ICEA doula)
Nikki was the perfect doula for us and I'm so happy that we found her! I initially struggled with whether or not to hire a doula because my first labor was just under 5 hours and I knew in my second pregnancy there was a big chance this baby could come a lot faster. And he sure did!! Right at 1 hour after my first contraction he was born. Nikki left to meet us at the birth center as soon as we notified her and we all sat in traffic. My husband and I arrived there, and 15 minutes later our son was born. Nikki, who lives a bit farther from the birth center arrived just a few minutes after his birth but went straight into action, right at my side as I delivered the placenta and then while I was getting stitched up. She was a also a huge comfort while I had to have lots of clots retrieved too (think OUCH). She snapped many photos of the three of us that I will always cherish and also gave me encouragement and tips with troubleshooting latching my babe initially. She checked in with me the next day to see how our little family was doing.
Prior to labor I received almost daily check-ins from her, motivational and encouraging messages, and with her help I started to really believe I could do what I was setting out to do- an epidural free labor and delivery.
We knew there was a chance that Nikki wouldn't make it in time (it ended up being completely unavoidable- we almost didn't make it there in time!), and I would have still chosen to hire her if I had to go back because she gave me the peace of mind and support that I needed at the time. I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, supportive, skilled, and knowledgeable doula!
-Marianne Pettis
February 05, 2024
Nikki Reeves (ICEA doula)
Your Birth Helper®
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $80
