Testimonial for Teresa Vittorioso-Fortin C-FSD (BADT), BCCE, CLE
To put it simply, Teresa changed not only my birth experience - but my life. She proved herself worth far more than the cost of her services, within minutes of our first conversation. The birth of my first child was extremely traumatic both physically and emotionally and left me, not only with PTSD and postpartum depression, but with a fear and distrust for doctors (despite having close family members in the medical field). I searched and struggled for years, trying to find someone I could trust as I also struggled to get pregnant and deal with my intense fear of having another traumatic birth. My story is long, and detailed, and deeply personal, but one that I can say with absolute certainty would have ended in another heartbreak if it weren't for Teresa. She helped me tremendously to change the course of my journey, which ultimately ended with me having the birth of my dreams. At 45 years of age, I was able to go into labor naturally (5 days past my due date) and have a successful, unmedicated, VBAC solely in the presence of midwives, my family, and Teresa - at St. Joseph hospital in NH (also amazing). There is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind that had I not met Teresa, I would have ended up with another traumatic c-section at the hands of an OB who cares more about numbers and protecting their own self-interests than they do seeing an individual for who they are and doing what is best for them. I feel redeemed, fulfilled, complete, and no longer feel as though my body has failed me. I am in awe, eternally grateful, and ultimately blessed. I know, more so than most, that life doesn't usually go the way you planned. But I *also* know that had I not planned, worked so hard, and of course, met Teresa, what I had "planned" would NEVER have happened. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Teresa. And if you are reading this and considering her - first of all, congrats! And second of all - look no further. She is *everything* and more. <3
-Kristen Atabay
March 26, 2024
Teresa Vittorioso-Fortin C-FSD (BADT), BCCE, CLE
Entera Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2600
