Audrey was absolutely amazing! We had an initial meeting to go over my birth preferences and get to know one another. I was planning for a home birth so she attended my 36 week appointment with my midwives. Once I got to term she was on call for me and messaged me for check ins and updates on my pregnancy. When I went into labor I messaged her that my water broke and once my contractions got intense I messaged her to head my way. She got there quickly and was an amazing support from the start. My midwives arrived shortly after and I was in transition. I was in the tub and Audrey helped me with breathing, she had a birthing comb and she talked me through every single contraction. I got out of the tub and she helped with counter pressure (10/10!!) and guided my husband to help with counter pressure too. Throughout my entire labor she was by my side talking through each contraction. I started pushing and she held a fan on me and brought me water. I realized that the baby wasn’t crowning so I decided on going to the hospital. Audrey was by my side the whole time even though we are all so tired. I got to the hospital and received an epidural and a bit of rest. I started pushing again and Audrey was by my side holding my leg. After 9 hours of pushing at home and in the hospital, I was offered the option of forceps and Audrey helped me through with informed decision making. I decided to go through with that and unfortunately it did not help baby move through pelvis. I then proceeded through with a c-section. Baby came perfectly healthy. Audrey was such an amazing doula, even with all of the twists and turns of my birth she was there! I honestly don’t think I could’ve gotten through the pain free portion of my labor if she wasn’t by my side. She is so caring and comforting. I recommend her a million percent. Audrey was a crucial part of my birthing team and my husband and I thank her greatly!
-Samantha Armitage-Galvan
January 09, 2025
A Doula, Audie
Birth Fee: $700