The first of many testimonials….

Caitlin was an incredible addition to my birth support team. She was caring and thoughtful to not only my needs but my husbands too. She was prepared and ready to take action at any given moment. For me this was great to have when I was in labor and couldn’t think about anything other than what my body was doing. Before labor I really valued the education she brought with her to explain things so I could better understand the norms of what to expect with my first pregnancy. I was extremely anxious leading up to labor, becoming impatient after my due date came and passed and Caitlin was there to support me emotionally, checking in daily to see how I felt and giving me ideas of things to do to take my mind off of it. Having someone who understood all the feelings you can have was a big help to me. I really needed it and didn’t know I needed it at the time. My husband and I have tried to figure out if she was more support for me or him and it might be equal. She was there by my side in the moments he needed to step away for a minute. She suggested things to him to help me that he wouldn’t have just known to do like where to put counter pressure or how to sit with me in support, or even just reminding him to eat as well as feeding me. She was even more helpful when we transferred to the hospital and helped me make decisions on interventions that I didn't want but knew I needed. Overall, I couldn’t imagine my first pregnancy and delivery without her by our side.

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