K.M., New York, NY, USA
“Being that this was my first pregnancy, I was unsure of what to expect. Brielle not only informed me of many things I hadn’t been aware of, but also stood by & supported me 100% without judgement through every decision I made. I think my actual labor process stands out the most when I think back on why I’m so grateful Brielle was with me. My water broke at midnight, but I wanted to stay home as long as possible. What I imagined was going to be a very quiet, controlled, serious situation turned out to be more like three good friends hanging out in my living room, listening to music and laughing between contractions for 6 hours. I think even the nurses were pleasantly surprised at how lighthearted & happy we all were. I could not have asked for a better birthing experience & I know it would have been different without Brielle’s presence. She was valuable not only to me, but also to my husband. She never stepped on his toes if he had a real grasp on things, but when he started to fade she would seamlessly step in without missing a beat! She was by my side through all 22 hours of labor, helped me push for more than an hour, and stayed with me those first precious hours while I got to know my son.