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Testimonials
I’m proud to have received wonderful feedback from some of the Duncan women and families I’ve worked with. For me, the most rewarding part of the job is building strong, beautiful relationships with my clients and to share in one of the most memorable moments of their lives. Feel free to browse some of their testimonials below.
Liz was doing so well and was loving the pressure applied to her lower back.
Liz Stephens
"Victoria was such a help in my labor. This was our 4th baby yet our 1st with a Birth Doula . For a husband with high anxiety this was our most positive experience for me but also for my family. Victoria helped my husband have more security and involvement but was also there for me when I needed options or pain relief. She introduced me to the tub which was a big load off even though I did not deliver in the tub. This was also my only time to not tear during delivery. Yay!"
Rosa Cornejo
"Finally at 40 weeks and more anxious to meet my perfect daughter, my boyfriend and I decided to schedule an induction. From the moment we got to the hospital our experience was far from unique. After seven IV attempts, hourly excruciating cervical checks, and 43 hours in labor, we opted for a c-section. I wouldn’t have been able to make it that far if it weren’t for the support of my family and my amazing Doula. Victoria rendered unconditional support, advice, time, and energy into our pregnancy and birth. She assured me before every decision I made, I had knowledge and understood my options. We can’t thank you enough for everything you did Victoria!
If you are considering a doula for your birth I highly suggest you do it! She is passionate about what she does and will give you 110% every time."
Kate Pierson
Having Victoria through my pregnancy gave me confidence to pursue a natural , drug free birth. She educated me on the pros and cons of every decision so it was easy to make the decisions that were best for me and my baby. At my labor and birth Victoria made me feel accountable for my wishes . I was invested and thats one reason I was able to meet my goal. She encouraged me and supported me no matter what. We did hydro therapy , massaging , and rebozo use but the thing she introduced to me that helped the most was the wonderful hip squeeze. When she did the 1st hip squeeze I knew I would want that through every contraction 😂 . She taught my husband how to do it and he was able to help ease me through every contraction, which in turn, made precious memories for us to look back on. While he was doing that Victoria was in my ear repeating positive affirmations that reminded me of what my body was doing in the moment. I gave birth to my daughter standing up as Victoria offered encouragement and took once in a lifetime pictures . We couldnt have done it without her.
Carmon Womack
At first I didn't think a doula would be necessary for us because we hadnt ever heard of a doula but after meeting with Victoria and going over what a doula actually is and does I knew that I would need the extra support. My husband, at first was uneasy and skeptical because we didnt have one with our first child, and he thought she would take his place but since having watched Victoria with me he was more comfortable and less stressful. He was able to tend to his duties at work and know that I was professionally being taken care of and supported. My mother in law was also able to help with our first child in this time where we needed her the most because of Victoria. During my pregnancy she made sure that I had options where in the past I would have blindly followed Drs orders. She made sure we were not only educated but supported on whatever we decided that was best for our family so we dont look back with regrets. During my labor Victoria opened our eyes to new comfort measures that helped me get further in my labor. I don't know what I would have done without Victoria there making sure I was in control and secure at all times doing everything she could to ease the pain using the rebozo (pictured), tennis balls , and hip squeeze. She made sure my space was always peaceful and under control. Then once it came time that I decided to have a c section she didnt skip a beat in supporting my choice. After Julieann arrived she made me lactation cookies (that actually worked) and assisted me with breastfeeding. Victoria also came for a postpartum visit to help in anyway she could to help our family adjust to our new addition. She answered questions about breastfeeding and my recovery. I loved having Victoria through this whole experience because she was available at a moments notice , had unbiased knowledge , and always supported what we chose. I think every woman could benefit from a doula regardless of what birth you plan to have.
Savannah Fikes
I knew I wanted to try for a natural birth when I read about some of risk factors associated with induction methods, etc.
and I knew my best chance of having that was with a doula.
Labor started on a Saturday. I wasn’t sure if it was the real deal or not so I waited awhile before I had Victoria, my doula, to come out to the house. My husband got the diffuser going with my choice of Young Living essential oils, he had me breathing in Joy during contractions, sometimes frankincense, basically whatever felt right.
By the time I had my husband contact the doula, I was struggling. I knew I needed some help. I was feeling lots of pressure and felt it was time to go to the hospital. Within minutes of Victoria being here, she came to the same conclusion.
Dr. Elfrink stayed at the hospital and would come in to encourage me. The nurses encouraged as well. Tyler made sure the nurses had my birth plan and would bring me water and essential oils as I needed them. But Victoria was in the thick of it right where I needed her. When I wanted to tense up, she reminded me to relax, when I told her I couldn’t do it, she told me I WAS doing it, and would tell me that I was doing a good job. After a while, (time means nothing in labor, it’s literally just getting through one contraction at a time) I got on the bed. I told my husband that this was the signal, I was done and ready for an epidural. Victoria questioned if I wanted to be checked. In my mind I was thinking, “sure I’ll get checked but it doesn’t matter, I’m done and getting the epidural.” I was a 9. I asked the dr if I could get an epidural still, to which she replied, “you could try but it would be easier to just get the baby here.” I somehow managed laying on my side for a while. And the dr told me I could push if I wanted to. I had already kind of been feeling like I was pushing during contractions anyway. So they wanted me to try side lying pushing. Yeah. That didn’t work. At all. To which they tried to roll me on my back which was an INSTANT no. I wanted to lay on my back In the tub, at home and the pain was too much in that position. Victoria thankfully suggested a hands and knees position which was what worked for me. I had planned on pushing the “normal” way like I had with all the other babies. That was what I was comfortable with. Little did I know that it wouldn’t work for me with this delivery. With just a few pushes, Rebekah was born. Dr. Elfrink immediately pushed her up to me and I held my baby for the first time. I noticed that Victoria had been there, encouraging me, right at my face, and then, she was gone, sitting out of the way letting my husband and I enjoy these precious moments. Her work complete.
Not once did the nurses or doctors question me on how or why I wanted things done the way we planned. But they respected every one of my requests.
My husband said not long after everything had calmed down, “you know, I was mad that you had hired a doula up until today. Why would we waste the money on something frivolous? But now I know, if a woman wants to give birth naturally, she needs a doula.”
So IF we have another baby, would I hire Victoria again? Absolutely. She is an advocate for what I wanted. A support person when I needed one the most, when I was unsure of myself and what I was capable of. She never lost sight of that, even when I did.
Birth is a beautiful thing, despite the pain and uncertainties. And this beautiful little girl, a blessing from the LORD, proves the beauty of it over and over again.
Sierra Harwell
My families experience birthing with Victoria as our doula:
I knew I wanted as much support as I could get with the birth of my second child. My oldests birth did not go according to plan and this time I had even higher hopes. With my first baby I had wanted a natural birth, and because of extenuating circumstances I ended up not achieving that goal, I got a healthy baby though and that was of course more important to me. This time I wanted a completely natural home birth. I knew I'd need a lot of support to get it done.
Victoria was recommended to me so I gave her a call. She met with me and we talked for a while and I knew she was going to be perfect for our family. Over the next few months Victoria let me borrow books and we had discussions about every aspect of birth and postpartum and breastfeeding I could think of. She taught me a lot and helped me weigh all my options so I could be fully confident in every decision I made.
Then when the time came she was right there in what seemed like minutes. She swooped in with a bag of magic tricks (or at least it felt like magic). She had everything covered from something for my nausea to massage tools to tiny toothbrushes when I did puke and needed to brush but couldn't get to the bathroom between contractions. She rubbed my back and hips and taught my husband how to do those God blessed hip squeezes. All this freed up my husband to hold my hands and talk to me and set us the birthing tub.
She then told my husband it was time to catch the baby and he did. It was an amazing, intimate birth that I wouldn't change a single part of, and it simply wouldn't have been the same without Victoria. She provides so much support and encouragement, honestly even if you aren't local I would happily hire her for just the text support she gave.
Stephanie Lane
I loved having Victoria for my doula . I wish I got to spend more time with her! It was very nice to have someone who cared about what you wanted instead of pushing what they want on you. She listened to me and gave me books to read. Also, she answered all my questions and gave extra info. Postpartum she visited me and brought me milk cookies. Even when her services were over she still answered all my questions (which were more than when I was pregnant). I am very thankful the Lord put her in my life. I will always have a doula for my pregnancies!
Dayna Codopony
Someone recommended Victoria to me when I found out I was expecting our 4th child. I never even heard of a doula until now. I checked out her website and by the time I was finished reading through everything, I was in tears. I knew at that very second I needed Victoria on board. My husband and I met with her, and were completely blown away at her knowledge and her passion for what she does. She supplied me with so much information I had never known before about the birthing world. All my previous children were delivered, medicated in a hospital with interventions that I now know were all unnecessary. When we began this journey, I knew I didn't want to do it in a hospital, so we looked into birthing centers. Victoria provided any info she had on each birthing center, as well as other options like a midwife, etc. I was not up for a homebirth, that was for hippies, right? But by the end of the second trimester, a homebirth was all I wanted. All the books I read that she recommended, and videos I was watching, on top of her continuous support, I knew a homebirth was what I wanted. She even provided information for my husband to become more confident in being my home birthing partner. Unfortunately, the midwifery I chose decided to let me go due to becoming high risk with Polyhydramnios, which is excessive amniotic fluid. I told Victoria I did not care and wanted to still proceed with a homebirth. She provided me with ample referrals of midwives, but most also wouldn't work with me. Finally I found one, but for some reason I had a feeling she wouldn't make it and it was going to just be my husband, myself and Victoria. I was perfectly content with that. That's exactly what happened. My waters broke at 12:30am and delivered my son at 2:23am standing in the shower at home. I was in complete denial that I was about to push after what seemed like 10 minutes of labor, and just before I was about to push, Victoria walked in and immediately grabbed my arms and started talking to me in my ear, positive affirmations. With this I submitted to labor. She jumped behind me and started massaging my back with my husband.. After 4 pushes, maybe 3, Victoria looked at my husband and said "Get ready to catch". Just then, my husband caught our son. The midwife never showed. After my son was born, Victoria catered to everything I needed while constantly making sure I was getting water, helping me to the bed, making sure pads were down, all of the things no one else would have been doing unless I would've ask, which allowed more bonding time for my family. Then my placenta wouldn't deliver. Thank God for my doula knowing I needed to deliver it within a certain amount of time because this almost became a problem. She guided us on some positions to try, but ultimately, my husband delivered the placenta in the bathtub. Victoria also helped my son latch for the first time, and just helped in every aspect to make my experience as comfortable and fluid as possible and it was. She helped with resources and support with breastfeeding, well after the baby was born, which was extremely helpful. After this entire experience, I would recommend everyone to get a doula if they can, but if you are in the SouthWest OK area, I HIGHLY recommend Victoria! She changed so much in the way we see birth. She is an all around incredible person, and will forever be a part of our lives.
Katrina Baxter
I had a doula with my 1st delivery and knew I wanted one with this baby. I was referred to Victoria by another doula. I thought I wouldn't need Victoria help till delivery but that was not the case. She helped me make informed decisions when it came to my care. She made sure I knew all my options. Victoria was amazing to help me be patient when baby still wasn't here by almost 42 weeks but she got me prepared way before delivery. I had to be induced but my body just needed a little help to get started. The Midwife got the contractions started and things happened so fast. So fast that Victoria arrived just as baby was crowning (hence why no labor pics). She was on the phone during transition and helped me stay on track and arrived at the exact moment I needed her. She jumped straight into action and told me ' listen to my body'. I am happy Victoria trusted her doula instinct, if not she never would arrived in time. She made sure we were good and baby was breastfeeding before she left. I am so thankful for Victoria's calming present through it all.