Testimonial for Rebecca Wender
Rebecca was my doula for the birth of my second child. For my first child I had had a very long labor and multiple transfers (from our home to a birth center and then from the birth center to a hospital), so for my second I was hoping to stay at home for the whole labor and delivery. Rebecca was recommended by a local midwife whose daughter attends the same daycare as my older child, and I am so happy we found her. She put me at ease throughout the final few months of my pregnancy, striking just the right balance of helping me remember and review important information while not reiterating things I already knew as a second-time parent. When I mentioned that for my first birth I hadn't found the hypobirthing techniques to be very effective in managing discomfort, she suggested I read The Bradley Method, and it was totally transformative for me during my labor - she really understood what I was looking for and what might work for me. As a parent of two kids herself, she was also able to suggest books to help my older child prepare for the arrival of a sibling (even some specifically about homebirth) - my son loved reading the books she recommended and I think they helped him so much in his transition to being a big brother. During the labor itself, she was with me the whole time, providing much needed counter pressure/massage and once again striking a perfect balance between giving helpful encouragement and feedback and sitting back and letting me do what I needed to do on my own. Her calming, steady presence allowed my partner and midwife to deal with all the logistics of the birth - setting up the tub, gathering all the supplies, etc. My daughter's birth was exactly what I'd hoped for - truly a wonderful experience at home - and Rebecca's follow-up was also great. She came by a few times to see how we were doing, was a wonderful listening ear, and helped recommend a lactation consultant who was also great. I can't recommend Rebecca enough!
-Sarah Hughes
August 12, 2024
Rebecca Wender
Present Body LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $4000
