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'...with Natalia's knowledge and calm, encouraging demeanor, I know that it will be a beautiful experience no matter what happens."

5/23/2014

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Natalia Hals Doula Testimonial Minneapolis
When I found out I was pregnant with our second baby, I knew that I was going to need to start preparation for his birth early. My first labor and delivery ended in a cesarean and was overall a pretty bad experience.  I wanted a vaginal birth for this delivery, and with a lot of fears to overcome I knew I was going to need all of the support and encouragement I could get.

Enter: Natalia Hals!  What I loved most about her right off the bat is how she really listened to me.  When it got right down to it, I had a lot of mental obstacles to overcome before my body would even think about going into labor (which is something I didn't even think it could do.)  Not only did Natalia repeatedly reinforced that I COULD do it, but she helped me work through all of my fears by suggesting a different provider team (midwife group, chiropractor and acupuncture), providing evidence-based research, other VBAC testimonials, and many loving, encouraging words.  

I ended up going past my due date again, but this time was definitely different.  When I did go into labor at 41 weeks, 2 days, everything went SO smoothly.  I stayed at home until contractions were less than five minutes apart and was 5cm at L&D triage.  During labor, she helped me as contractions got much stronger and allowed my husband to focus on me while she took care of other details.  She reinforced my birth plan, supported changes made to it, and encouraged me through two hours of pushing.  Tyler and I could not replace her and I know that she was critical to my successful VBAC.  Ladies and husbands - you need a doula, and you need Natalia. Getting baby into the world can cause a million and one emotions, but with Natalia's knowledge and calm, encouraging demeanor, I know that it will be a beautiful experience no matter what happens.

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"I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have Natalia at our birth..."

3/16/2013

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My husband and I were not sure we “needed” a doula, as my husband thought that after reading Husband Coached Childbirth and attending a series of Bradley Method classes, we would be fine. I wasn’t so sure… the last thing I wanted was for us both to be caught up in the labor and delivery of our first child, and forget everything we had learned. I didn’t want to be frustrated with him if he forgot all the moves and information we had learned. So, when we found out that our birth center was working with a doula who could attend our birth as part of our care, we were very excited. I took it as an opportunity to convince my husband that a doula would really be nice to have!
We met Natalia several weeks before my due date, and again at 38 weeks. She was so friendly, and a great listener. She understood that we wanted my main assistance to come from my husband, but that we would need her to guide us, help us know when to go to the birth center, and remember positions and relief measures. She consistently emailed me to check in as my due date came and went.
At 42 weeks, they broke my water. I had a somewhat long and arduous labor, and Natalia was great at giving my husband breaks from rubbing my back, getting me water, etc. After pushing for four hours, I had to be transferred to a hospital because my midwives were concerned about the baby’s heart rate and the lack of progress. Natalia came with us to the hospital and was right there with us for the remainder of the labor (which was very short once we got to the hospital… who knew?!). It was especially comforting for us because we knew that Natalia was also a Christian, and there was a lot of praying going on in that labor room, especially toward the end! Natalia also took some amazing pictures right after the birth. I don’t even remember anyone taking pictures, but I am SO GLAD to have them!
Natalia made sure I felt good about getting nursing started, and then gave us our space. She came to our home several days later to check in. It was great to see her and talk about the birth and everything that had happened since. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have Natalia at our birth, and believe that she played a crucial role in the successful outcome!

Amy and Jordan I.

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"Her personality is very calm, gentle, and exudes peace..."

3/12/2013

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"Natalia was a wonderful support to us as a doula. She was generous with her time. During the two prenatal visits, she took time to hear our story and our desires for this birth. She had great resources on labor positions, nutrition and more. She interacted beautifully with our two year old during our meetings, seeing us as a family unit, not just as a task to check off her list. Her personality is very calm, gentle, and exudes peace. We were happy to find out she shared our faith, but she would work graciously with people of any faith background. During labor and delivery she was a quiet presence, providing support as needed. After the birth of our second child, she checked in by phone and email, besides the postpartum visit. I would recommend Natalia to be a part of your birth story!" Julianne
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"Thank you for being our Angel"

10/24/2012

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Natalia, 
I have been thinking about you a lot and how grateful we are that you shared in the most special time in our lives. I just wanted to send you a thank you!!! I wish that I could say it in more and better words but Thank you is the best ones that I could find.
 
Thank you for being our Angel,
 
Dione, Dahlia and Tui
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