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As the person whose hands were the first to touch both of our babies, Debbie will always have a special place in our family’s hearts. When we first met Debbie, after speaking with her for only a few minutes we sensed a calm and confident wisdom that we knew would be a good fit for us as first-time parents. Her experience with lactation, with placenta encapsulation, and as a mother of three herself only made us feel better about our choice - and it turned out to be a great one - not once, but for both of our home births. Despite some unexpected events in both situations, Debbie helped us feel safe and comfortable, and guided us in as gentle and beautiful a birthing experience as I can imagine, helping me to trust my instincts and do what felt right. After the birth, she helped with breastfeeding and even brought us donated breast milk for our tiny daughter to help keep on weight in the first few days. My husband and I feel grateful for Debbie’s warm presence and support at our births and would highly recommend her to any family wanting to create a safe, natural and meaningful homebirth experience. The Griffith Family
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When I met Debbie, it was an instant connection. She gives off such a wonderful energy that is calm but also very powerful and grounded. She's a boss! Pre and post-birth, Debbie made herself available to me whenever I had questions about anything (birth, the baby, breastfeeding, partners, life, etc.). She made me feel at ease when I felt like I was going hormone-crazy. During my labor, Debbie was a great support and guide. She allowed me to follow my instincts yet also knew when to step in and give direction. A wonderful facilitator. Our family will forever be grateful. Thanks Debbie! Garcia Palacios Family |
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"Thank you Debbie for holding my hand and give me the voice of command to ' Bear Down' during the pushing moment!!! Thank you for detangle my baby from the umbilical chord!! Thank you for helping me deliver the placenta!! Thank you for taking the first picture of our family!!! We LOVE you deeply!!" Thalma and Brian |
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Dearest Debbie... We don't even know where to start when it comes to thank you. You are a fixture in our memories of that day. I have no doubt that I absolutely couldn't have done it with anyone else by my side. Thank you for continuing to be an amazing support person. We love you. Jess and Mike
I felt an instant comfort with Debbie and deep sense that I was in good hands. Her smile and demeanor just ooze mama energy. This proved more than true. Debbie guided us through a healthy and beautiful pregnancy and birth. She had the perfect balance of intuition and shall we say spit ritual midwifery with rationality and practicality. She made sure we were always safe and there was no room for error. She answered all my little questions with grace and understanding. She also handled my partners probing questions with so much love and detail. We learned so much in our time with Debbie. During the birth she gave my partner and I space to experience labor with each other but stepped in just when we needed her (knowingly or not). With the serious loving tone of a mother she instructed me to get nourishment into my body after not consuming anything for hours out of fear of throwing it up. Debbie had helpful ideas to make the labor both less intense and move along more quickly. She coached me through lunge contractions and suggested I spend some time in a hot shower with the water directed right at my lower back. Debbie was particularly critical when it came time to push. She was just the coach I needed - nice but firm. She helped me breath out a ten-pound joy. When his shoulder got stuck behind my pubic bone she quickly took action coaching me and guiding my baby out safely. After the birth, I had more questions than I imagined I would - Debbie answered all of them. When we were worried about my blood pressure due to some tingling she promptly came to my house to check on my health. We are so deeply grateful to Debbie. Hannah, Will and Baby West
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As soon as I met Debbie, it was love at first sight! I just knew she was the one as I immediately felt relaxed and SAFE. I knew she was someone I could be with and talk to for hours on end. Plus she likes football. She also has a great laugh, one of those whole body ones that's contagious. We love Debbie so much we named our son's middle name after her brother because Jackson Debbie would have been too confusing even on the westside. After our son was born, Debbie came by and noticed our son had mild jaundice. For new parents, she's like an insurance policy. She has the credentials, experience and most importantly, a big big heart. She caught our son and I can't imagine a better way to enter this world than to end up in her loving and warm embrace. Love, The Silbermans
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When we met Debbie her warmth was like a soul massage during a physically uncomfortable and emotionally tricky time. Debbie brought an ocean of steadiness and calm which is exactly what I needed. She truly listened to every concern I had (which were countless even though it was my 4th pregnancy) and her earnest commitment to helping me (and every woman) have the birth they desire... just overtook me each time. I left all of my appointments feeling cradled and safe. Totally seen and heard and prepared for the sometimes scary transition to motherhood. She was amazing and I can't imagine having another child without her in the room. Becca, Jonathan and Edward |
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