Testimonial for Brandie Stoneking, BSN, CD(DONA), CLS, LCCE, CPPM
Having Brandie at my labor and delivery was such a blessing! My husband and I had hired a doula months before who ended up bailing on us at the last minute and Brandie stepped in seamlessly to help. I'm so thankful it worked out the way it did because she was amazing in every way. We waited for natural contractions to start after my water broke, but twelve hours passed with no sign of labor picking up, so the nurses started me on Pitocin. Brandie knew that my strong desire was for an unmedicated birth and she did an amazing job of reading my signs and "running interference" with the nurses who wanted to up the dosage against my wishes. It turns out that the dosage didn't need to be adjusted and Brandie listened to me and watched my body language instead of the hospital monitor. She was compassionate, professional, so calm and just comforting to have there. With her help I was able to deliver my first baby without an epidural (even though I wanted one!) She is also a postpartum doula and lactation specialist, so she came to check on my son and me a few days after delivery, which was wonderful. I would highly recommend Brandie to anyone who is seeking the invaluable services of a doula - she is awesome!
-Amber Kern
May 25, 2013
Brandie Stoneking, BSN, CD(DONA), CLS, LCCE, CPPM
Your Birth, Your Way
Birth Fee: $1800
