Testimonial for Desirae Whittle
I had the most positive and empowering birth experience with my daughter.
Rewinding for a second, Desirae had supported me through my first pregnancy, with my son, sharing resources and equipping me with more awareness and perspective than I possibly could have had without already having children. My son surprised us by arriving 1 month early, so Desirae made sure I had the birth support I needed and was ready to step in immediately postpartum to check in on my wellbeing. All that to say, we'd established a high level of trust going into round 2!
For my daughter's birth, Desirae went above and beyond–arriving at my house on a holiday, and coaching me through what turned out to be over 24 hours of labor!
I honestly had fun the entire time. In a meditation Desirae led me through towards the beginning of my labor journey, Desirae supported my intention to be fully present in my birth process and helped me get into the best possible mental headspace for my delivery.
With this positive mindset, plus the strong trust we’d established over the course of our time working together, I felt fully supported and held–without any worry about my safety or wellbeing, or what anyone thought of me!
Of course there were some crossroads in the process, and Desirae helped me confidently get to the other side and turn at any forks in the road. I got to focus on riding the waves of my contractions, and I trusted them to handle the rest.
The end result was the birth of my dreams. I remained fully present the entire time, truly enjoyed myself, did not receive pain medication, did not tear, and was able to immediately bond with my daughter on my chest after delivering her. I would not change a thing about my beautiful experience. I wish every woman giving birth had a doula, and I would highly recommend Desirae!
-Amy
February 06, 2024
Desirae Whittle
Harmony Births
Birth Fee: $2250 to $3500
