Testimonial for Esther Whitney
I can't recommend Esther highly enough as a birth doula. From the moment we chose her, Esther's calm and wise demeanor reassured us that we were in the hands of someone with extensive experience in birthing. Her wealth of knowledge played a crucial role in our journey. We booked Esther in my third trimester because I required a medical induction. We wanted someone that could advocate our unmedicated and low intervention birth preferences, especially since this was our first baby. Esther was incredibly communicative and provided resources tailored to my special situation.
She met with us twice before the delivery to review expectations and desires, ensuring we felt prepared and supported every step of the way. She involved my husband, coaching him on how to support me, which made a significant difference in our experience. When I went into labor, Esther had just supported another client the previous day. Despite this, she was an absolute trooper and brought the best energy to support me. I genuinely believe that I could not have achieved an unmedicated birth without Esther's unwavering support and her coaching of my husband. The tools and methods she offered for pain management made the contractions tolerable for me.
Esther was an active participant, providing counter-pressure with every contraction alongside my husband. They made a great team! After the birth of our baby, the hospital staff commented on how involved Esther was in her support, noting that they have seen many doulas and few are as supportive and "hands-on" as Esther. She was very respectful of the hospital staff and their guidelines, managing to be an advocate for us without stepping on anyone's toes. Lastly, she did a postpartum home visit, ensuring we felt supported beyond the birth itself.
Esther is worth her weight in gold. Her presence, expertise, and dedication were invaluable to us, and I would choose her again for any future births. She is truly a gem.
-Christina
May 31, 2024
Esther Whitney
Hallelujah Doula
Birth Fee: $1300
Postpartum Rate: $40
