 Testimonials
Also read an inspirational poem written by Allyson Poole-Foster, a second time mom who had a VBAC homebirth.
"Throughout the night, there you were, breathing with me, listening to my baby, reassuring me, feeding me, reminding me what this was all about, and helping me to stay focused and positive. I will never forget your soothing voice or touch at my birth - you whisper magic that makes miracles happen. And now the real fun begins - bringing up this baby!" - Rachel, first baby, home birth "The most important gift you gave me was the confidence to trust myself and my strengths. Without you, I most certainly would have been cut again. Jamie’s birth not only gave me my precious son, but it gave me my body back again. You have made a profound difference in my life. I will never be the same. I can move mountains now." - Cheryl, home birth after cesarean "I had so many questions! You were always available with a suggestion and a word of encouragement. Labor was challenging, but this was the most exciting, exhilarating, awe-inspiring thing I have ever done. I was treated with dignity and respect, and my baby didn’t ever leave my side. Thank you!" - Judith, waterbirth at home "Thank you so much for being a wonderful midwife. The care you provided during my pregnancy and labor was excellent. I loved how you instilled confidence in me to believe in my body's ability to make and birth a healthy baby. I am grateful that there are women like you who are willing to fight the tide for what you believe is right. Bringing each of my three boys into the world has been a magnificent experience and I am so grateful for your part in making it special. Thanks gain for helping us have beautiful home/waterbirths." -Love, Florence, Peter, Isaac, Caleb and Josiah "How can we ever thank you enough for guiding us through this amazing experience?! You have been given a sacred gift: your passion for natural birth. It is truly a gift you have given us and it isn't an exaggeration to say that I'm sure that you've given we will never forget. Thank you for your competence and your confidence. When I felt fear and had doubts your positive energy literally lifted me and carried me through... We have learned so much from you - it's been life changing. You helped make my wife's dream come true, a dream I came to share. You've made a place for yourself in our hearts. A million thank-you's!"- Doug "Oh my God! Where do we begin? "Thank you" sure doesn't do it. You are amazing. Your never ending energy is a marvel and an inspiration. Thanks for making my dream birth a reality. I want to sing to the treetops. You have and are changing our world and that's so cool. We have our hats off to you and your sweet life!"- Love, Victoria, Peter and Kay "There is no way we can ever thank you enough for the competence, compassion, support and confidence you've given us through the pregnancy and birth of Audrey. We are so lucky that you do what you do - I wish everyone could have the experience we've had with you. We will never forget how much you did to help bring our little treasure into our lives. Thank you a million times." -Love, Lila and Eugene "Now that our beautiful homebirth baby boy is four days old, I want to compose my thoughts about the experience. From start to finish it was wonderful! The class we took with you make me think that VBAC in a positive environment was possible after all. I loved the prenatal visits, too. I always felt rejuvenated on my way home. What you really gave to me was myself again. I didn't fully realize how the cesarean had undermined my soul and heart. Now that I birthed [at home] I feel like I can really be myself - strong and powerful again. You have given me such an incredible gift that I can never really thank you in words. Your love and faith in my ability made the whole thing possible. I was thinking that in our culture women turn to drugs during labor because they don't feel enough love around them. In this sense, you are a true midwife, acting out of your heart. I am so glad we found you!" Love and kisses always, Corry "The care you gave us was more than I could have expected and everything I could want. I feel honored to have been able to share such an important time in my life with you. The birth was everything I had hoped it could be. You helped give me the confidence and strength to take responsibility for my family and myself, which extends beyond my pregnancy and birth experience.... Thomas is a wonderful, content baby. I have been a better mother and wife to my family since I have had such an easy postpartum time, thanks mainly to you. Jack was also a happy baby and a happy confident child. I believe it is greatly due to his gentle loving start in life. Thank you for helping us - you have helped give us a healthy, happy family and Dan and I want to thank you for such a precious gift."- Love, Melanie and Dan "I cannot begin to thank you enough for all you have done to help me have the pregnancies and births I have always wanted.... it is so important to know there is someone in my life who understands fully how important this adventure has been to me. Thank you will all my heart, Andrea |
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