Testimonial for Desirae Whittle
Desirae is hands down one of the best investments we've ever made. When we met Desirae her energy and soul were so clear to us that we knew she would be the missing piece on our journey. Our journey included loss and IVF, both things she had experience with, and her calming strength helped ease many anxieties along the way. She helped us navigate all of the ins and outs of labor, delivery, AND helped us prepare for postpartum life. She cared and checked in on BOTH of us. When labor didn't go as planned, she was always a phone call away, sitting on the phone while I ugly cried, encouraging my husband, reminding us of our rights and what questions we could ask, and holding onto our strength when it felt like ours wavered. She suggested some maneuvers that made all the difference and reminded me every step of the way of how fierce I was. The nurses and doctor loved her too, asking her about moves and stretches they had witnessed her coach me on. She documented the birth and these photos are some of my most treasured items. She genuinely cares and puts all of herself into her clients. She's a wealth of knowledge and resources and for us that made a huge difference too. When we transferred a second embryo 2 years later, I called her from the parking lot...not even knowing if I was pregnant yet. She was encouraging and hopeful. When it took, we hired her straight away. When labor once again went sideways, it was HER knowledge that helped labor to proceed, when otherwise we were discounted. She encouraged our voices and with our permission advocated for us in some really tough moments. In what was in some ways a traumatic experience for me, she was a saving grace. She led the experience with gentle care, balanced with resources and resolution. Most importantly throughout it all, she listened: with her ears, with her head, with her heart, with her experience. We are so very grateful she was a part of our births and forever a part of our lives.
-Jess S.
February 07, 2024
Desirae Whittle
Harmony Births
Birth Fee: $2250 to $3500
