denverdoula.com - Testimonials

Client Testimonials

My husband and I met Naomi after researching birth classes. We decided that the Bradley Method was right for us and found Naomi in our search for an instructor. We were immediately drawn to her enthusiasm and passion! The classes were exactly what we needed and gave me the courage and empowerment that I needed to have the birth experience that I truly wanted.

Naomi attended our birth as well. We were so fortunate to have her with us. Looking back, she did so much more than encourage. She truly supported US (my husband and I) as a team, not just me. She helped us stay true to our birth plan even when the doctor didn’t want us too. She brought so much knowledge and compassion to our birth that I would be thrilled to recommend her to any couple seeking a doula.

With much love and admiration,
Candice, Jim and Téaghan Ferguson
Taught and Attended Winter 2005

While I was in labor I went into the Midwife's office to see how dilated I was. She discovered that my daughter was double footling breech and yelled that I would need to get to the hospital right away for an emergency c-section. Once, at the hospital I was completely overlooked by the staff who wouldn't explain anything they were doing to me. They didn't care about me they just wanted to prep me for surgery. Then Naomi stepped in and started explaining what they were doing and what the medications were for. She was my rock through the whole process and was the only one that made me feel like I was important and that my birth plan mattered.

Naomi handled the stressful situation "like a pro." She was great even when the midwife was yelling at me and flipping out. Naomi put my needs first and helped me stay calm and still try to have the birth I wanted under the circumstances. She was awesome! I would highly recommend her especially since she stayed level headed and helpful in a stressful situation. She is also very knowledgeable; she knows her stuff.

Alyssa
Attended Aug 2007

The birth of my son has been the most amazing experience of my life. Doing things naturally for me is the only way to go. Having control of my situation from the beginning to the end was more important to me than anything. I wanted to feel every sensation with clarity of what I was going through, and give my son a healthy start to his life. As I look back, I don't feel like there was ever a painful moment during the birth process. If you educate and prepare yourself for the birth you can do anything. The mind and body of a woman has the ability to do it naturally. We have been doing it for millenium. All you have to do is choose to do it! And you have every Right to do it! Don't ever let anyone tell you differently.

I am going to take the same approach on a second pregnancy and if I do become pregnant again and after being through this one time and knowing what to expect, I am going to hire a midwife and do a home birth or possibly a water birth for sure.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Thanks Naomi, I couldn't have done it without you!

Helen Avery
Taught Summer 2008

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