Testimonial for Shelby Hicks, CD(DONA)

For my third birth, I really wanted to have the natural experience but with the security of the hospital after having two poor epidural experiences with my first two babies. Community North provided me with the resources to get connected with Shelby. She reached out closer to my due date and we video chatted to talk about my hopes, dreams, fears, and past experiences. She gave me resources to review while I waited for my sweet baby to make his appearance. They were extremely helpful and informational even for someone who'd already given birth twice. I ended up having an elective induction since my baby decided to come at 41 weeks and all my home inducing methods had failed. Shelby joined me in the hospital once my labor truly started. She walked the halls with me, got me water, coached me through my baby contractions, and chatted about life. Once active labor started, Shelby was nothing but encouraging to me. She coached me (and my husband) and provided me with the tools I needed in that exact moment. With her help, I was able to bring my almost 10 lb baby into the world with no meds, no epidural, and no interventions! She stayed for a bit after the birth until we were comfortable. It was a blessing. We had a video call again a couple weeks later to debrief. Thank you, Shelby for making my dream of a unmedicated birth possible. I couldn't have done it without you! 

-Celia Southerland

September 18, 2024

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Shelby Hicks, CD(DONA)

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