I used Hannah as my doula for a natural, birthcenter birth and we also took her childbirth education classes. I was quite a distance away, but she took me on! Hannah was completely supportive of and comfortable with all the things I wanted for my birth. She gave all information as evidence based and answered my questions with facts or "I'll find out". Hannah only gave her opinion when specifically asked for it. (Which I did)
She's a person who you can completely trust and a strong woman of faith. Hannah is also a great leader and was very clear/well-spoken during our meetings, her childbirth classes and the labor and birth itself.
During the birth, she helped me in every way she could and without hesitation. If she was frustrated with me or tired, she didn't let me know it! I had a lot of back labor and a long labor and she put counter pressure or squeezed my hips on 98% of my contractions. Her shoulders were still attached to their sockets the next day.
She worked well with my midwives that she had not previously worked with also. My midwives told me later how great they thought she was and that they liked her.
Without Hannah, I would not have made it through the birth completely naturally. When I wanted to give in, she just helped me push instead and I am so thankful I still got the blessing of having my baby naturally.
Every part of my labor and birth that could have been controlled was, with her help, and I am so thankful to Hannah. I hope to use her for all the births/babies I may have, because I can't imagine going through labor without her. read more