Michal Wetmore Birth Doula in Grand Ledge, MI

Michal was wonderful with supporting my birth. She had techniques for helping manage pain and also was open to my choices for birth plan. You won’t regret choosing Michal for your doula.

— Re Be

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Michal and the role she played in helping me achieve my VBAC! After experiencing a traumatic first birth that ended in a C-section, I carried a lot of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty into my second pregnancy. I knew I wanted to try for a VBAC, but I also knew I needed someone who could help me work through my previous anxiety around birth, help me in laboring, and encourage me to feel confident in my ability to give birth. From the very beginning, Michal was incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable, and intentional in her support. We spent time discussing my previous birth experience, talking through my birth plan, practicing labor positions, and exploring different techniques to prepare me both physically and mentally. She truly took the time to understand my fears, my goals, and what mattered most to me. When the night finally came, Michal was there through it all, standing beside my husband and me every step of the way in all my fear. She was a constant source of encouragement, reassurance, and calm. She reminded me of my goals and why I had made certain decisions, especially when I began doubting myself. When medical interventions were recommended, she helped me take a step back and understand my options, ask questions, and remember that this was my birth, my body, and ultimately my decision. She never pushed me in one direction or another, but instead empowered me to make informed decisions with confidence. One of the things I appreciated most was how she supported my husband, too. She showed him different ways to comfort me, help with positioning, and be actively involved throughout labor. She didn’t replace his role but instead helped him become an even greater source of support for me. Michal has such a compassionate heart and a gift for making you feel heard, supported, and cared for. She was truly heaven-sent during one of the most vulnerable and meaningful experiences of my life. I went into this birth carrying so much fear from my first experience, and I came out of it having such a healing and empowering birth that I don’t think could have been possible without her support!

— Jaclyn Hutchison