Testimonial for Kristi Pietz
I am so greatful to have had Kristi as my doula even though I had a c-section. At 34wks I checked into labor and delivery for contractions. My baby was breech and premee, so the doctors wanted him to stay in as long as possible to mature. My contractions never stopped, but I did not dilate. However I could not go home to labor because babies heart rate was having random drops and needed constant monitoring. I was on strict hospital bed rest with contractions at 5 out of 10 pain scale for 2 straight weeks. Kristi was amazing. She kept checking in on me and my husband. We were able to create a new birth plan around having a c-section since my little guy was not flipping and because of the strict bed rest I was not allowed to try any positions to encourage him to flip. Mentally it was very hard to be bed bound for 2 weeks at the hospital and I was having a hard time with it. Kristi continued to check on me to offer any support she could. Once I hit 36wks my contraction pain increased to 7 out of 10 and I was then starting to dilate and was at 4cm, so they finally took me for the c-section. The doctor allowed Kristi into the surgery room. She was able to hold my hand while they did my spinal, she made sure I always knew what was going on and made sure that my birth plan was being followed. She was my voice during a time when I was so consumed by what was happening I don't think I could have spoken up for myself. She also supported my husband, gave him guidance on how he could help and she took pictures of us during my procedure and of the baby after he came out. She went with my husband and son when they left the room; I stayed to be closed up. She got pictures of my husband doing skin to skin with our newborn and then when I was able to join, she helped me to try breastfeeding for the first time. She was amazing in every way and I would highly recommend her to anyone, even if you think you may have a c-section. I am so grateful to have had her on my birth team.
-Lisa Barrett
May 01, 2024
Kristi Pietz
Wild Cedar Doula Care
Birth Fee: $1400 to $1800
