“After a remarkably traumatic birth with my first child (I suffered a rare Amniotic Fluid Embolism), my husband and I were very aware of our need for support for the birth of our second child.
Delivering at a birthing center was not an option for us, given my history — but we still very much wanted a natural, intervention free delivery if at all possible. I truly believe that Alyssa helped make that happen!
We had taken The Bradley Method® course with our first pregnancy, but Alyssa gave us a very helpful “crash course” a few weeks before our second delivery. That session gave me confidence in my ability to have a baby naturally.
She was also the second person I told when I went into labor (after my husband, of course). She met us at the front entrance of the hospital and guided me through the entire process.
I cannot tell you what an amazing resource and source of comfort and encouragement she was throughout the labor and delivery of my daughter. She gave me continued support, asked the doctors and nurses the right questions when I was in “business mode,” and even took pictures of our daughter’s first moments of life outside the womb. When I felt like I couldn’t handle it, she gave me new positions to try and talked me through. I am convinced that her presence was a huge factor in having the most amazing birth I can imagine.
My daughter was born naturally, “in the caul,” with absolutely NO interventions. What an amazing experience after our first delivery. I am so thankful that Alyssa was there — it wouldn’t have been the same without her!”
– Jessie, High School Teacher turned Stay At Home Mom