 "Rachelle came into my life as a gift. It was in the last few weeks of my pregnancy, so probably not your typical story, but what I needed & when.I knew so very little about Doula's, but she was recommended by a friend as someone who could answer questions I was having. She answered my questions, and gave me many more. She didn't even know me, but took the time to inform me on things that I didn't even know I should be asking or even existed. Through her I became much more informed and empowered. She offered her time, love, and knowledge to me for which I am deeply grateful! When my labor came she was a calming force, and SO supportive of all my decisions which ended up falling somewhere between all natural and traditional medicine. I never felt judged only loved and supported by Rachelle. Which is what every woman needs during that time. She worked with my family and hospital staff to amazingly get me through each contraction without pain medicine. No epidural! On pitocin!!!!! Amazing, I never thought I could do one without the other. Which was my main goal from the beginning of my pregnancy not to have pitocin because I wanted to deliver a healthy baby without the epidural. For anyone who has ever labored with and without pitocin they understand the chasim of pain between the two. When people hear I did it who know they're amazed. I respond by saying I didn't do it alone because in EVERYTHING I was supported. The physical counter pressure during EACH contraction(key!), the visualization, the soothing, strong and supportive words in my ear, the essential oils to support my body and mind, the fact that my family was guided and supported as to what they could do let me focus on my labor, the direction of what to do and when. Truly I only did what Rachelle and my nurse guided me to do, and then at the end my body, and even then Rachelle helped me to hold off pushing just long enough so I didn't have a major tear. In the end I held my beautiful baby boy, healthy! I received another gift that day....the knowledge and strength that come from finding out that I am stronger and more powerful than I ever imagined!....This because I was not alone in my laboring that day. I am forever grateful for my now dear friend, Rachelle. Love to you always," -Juli |
"Had a wonderful and life changing experience last night. We were so lucky to have had Rachelle Davis with us throughout the miraculous birth of our baby girl. Thank you Rachelle for you beautiful words and guidance."
-D. Nielsen
"My experience with our favorite Doula was pretty awesome. For our first child we didn't use a doula. My wife went 23 hours of natural labor and was stuck with her husband to do the "doula work" . . . horrible.
My wife really wanted to have our second child naturally as well but wanted some extra help. I didn't know what to expect with a doula, I was nervous that there would be weird flowers, oils, chants and who knows what else. Our doula was amazing! She was very adaptable and personable. She has tons of love for natural birth and is very passionate.
This time around it was at about 14 hours of natural labor, and a billion times better. Rachelle helped my wife with many different things, and when it was really rough she was able to talk to her in a way that helped my wife get through it all. We were both nervous that for some reason or another that she wouldn't get along with our midwife (or visa versa). She actually was able to work with our midwife amazingly, which was very important to us.All in all, it was an amazing experience, she helped us really enjoy one of the best and most important moments of our lives. Not only that, she helped me realize that having a doula (especially her) is amazing for a husband needing some support too!"
-Tyler
As your birth doula: I believe that birth is an extremely spiritual experience between couples and families that should be upheld with reverence and loving respect. I feel passionate that babies deserve to be born peacefully, with the upmost respect and gentle care. My goal is to hold peaceful, empowering space for the mother and partner that they may find a deep inner connection to each other and the birthing experience together. I aim to make sure that, through birth, both partner and mother feel powerfully connected to each other and therefore can shed that beautiful light of safety, love, and connectedness onto their new baby.
I have a goal to help client feel cared for, loved, supported, validated, and left with a sense of joy with whatever type of birth takes place.
I've learned that this life is a progressive learning journey individualized for the specific growth of each person. Whatever that person’s journey may bring is the perfect growing and learning experience for them at that time. We put our best foot forward with the tools we have learned and let the rest flow in the way its meant to unfold. We should allow ourselves to feel and see the beauty and gifts in every situation and birth outcome.
When a mother does her best to educate herself and acquire the tools she needs to have the best possible birth experience it is then her privilege to find fulfillment and joy in whatever the outcome may be. This allows her to be free of any regret, knowing she did all she could and that her journey is beautiful and unique. She can feel empowered to go forth with those experiences to share with others and join the sisterhood of women supporting each other in all types of different ways around the world.
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