In our clients' own words
Here's what our clients are saying... |
"I cannot express how wonderful my entire experience has been with all of you. From our very first consultation
meeting to my final postpartum visit I have felt listened to and cared for. Throughout my pregnancy I looked forward
to my prenatal visits with you and was so happy to get to know each one of you - establishing the relationship needed to be
completely at ease in your presence. Never rushed, always nurtured. My home birth and labor was the most positive and
meaningful experience of my life and my gratitude to you all overflows for making that a possibility. Throughout my
labor fear never had the chance to take root thanks to your calm, quiet and loving demeanor. I got to labor exactly
the way I needed because you created the peaceful environment in which I could listen to my body. I feel
so
empowered to have given birth naturally in my own home.
Thank you for that gift!" -
Jesse, mom of Sadie
"We chose your practice after our initial meeting because we knew we were in capable, experienced
and caring hands. We were not disappointed. We looked forward to each prenatal visit, as we felt fully comfortable
sharing concerns & fears that otherwise may not have been addressed. Each midwife patiently listened to us, in addition
to sharing her knowledge and experiences, making us feel completely at ease. I knew in my heart that our birthing experience
would be everything I hoped: safe, calm & beautiful.
I look back at my pregnancy with fondness & happiness,
making it hard to accept that it is in the past. The women in your practice contributed significantly to this experience
and will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you again for all that you have done. You have helped
us bring our first child into this world in a very special & personal way. Words cannot express the sincere gratitude
we have for the amazing attention you have given us and our son, and for this we will always lovingly remember Vivante Midwifery."
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Laird's mom & dad
"We chose Vivante because I felt they wouldn't take any unnecessary risks and because I knew they had
a good relationship with local area hospital in the event that we had to go there. But my births were fast and uncomplicated,
so the experience was not only safe, but personally fulfilling. There is nothing like welcoming your baby into your own home.
We felt supported, not only the days our children were born, but also weeks before and after."
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Daniela, mother of Aaron & Norah
"We feel so blessed to have such an incredible team of midwives to help us through
this journey. We are in amazement of the work that you do. Our birth was a wonderful experience thanks to your
devotion and I cannot imagine having it any other way."
-- Cyrus's mom & dad
"When pregnant with my second child, after recently moving to Portland, I was thrilled
to find Linda Glenn. As a certified nurse midwife for OHSU who also performs home births, I felt she perfectly bridged the
gap between the medical community and a more natural birth experience. Linda has delivered two babies at home for us, and
we would recommend her to anyone. I completely trust her judgment and always felt I and my baby were receiving the best possible
care. Wendy was involved in the prenatal care and delivery of our third baby. I found her to be caring and knowledgeable,
and greatly enjoyed our monthly prenatal visits. Overall, I feel Vivante Midwifery helps to fill a longstanding gap in the
birth options available in the Portland area."
- Charity, Ladd's mom
"I'm truly thankful for having had the option of birthing at home with experienced practitioners
with great backup. Your presence was reassuring and allowed me to do what I needed to do. We especially loved
being able to sleep in our own bed!"
-- Shane's mom
"Our experience with Vivante was great. They were
very friendly and willing to answer any and all questions we had. They took great care to explain the reasoning behind any
decisions that needed to be made, and let us know what they thought was the right decision without being pushy about it. And
when the time came, our midwife was extremely helpful and calming in the middle of a very chaotic birth."
- Scott, father of Zoe
"...It felt like how it should be...no driving to the hospital during contractions, just focusing on what
I needed to do. I got to be in any position I needed, and the midwives got down on the floor with me. My body was free to
do what it needed, without the distractions of nurses changing shifts and beeping machines. After the birth, I didn't have
to take a newborn into a car seat for the 3 day check-up...we got to cozy up in bed as it should be..."
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Maija, mother of Aili
"The midwives of Vivante are awesome, empathetic, knowledgeable professionals who truly shepherd
parents and baby through the whole pregnancy and birth experience. You'll never feel like just another patient with them.
They're totally great to work with. Our son Henry agrees."
- Stan, father of Henry
"We received gentle support and guidance during our pregnancy and delivery. We couldn't have hoped for
a better homebirth experience -- we're already looking forward to our next pregnancy!"
-- Sonya, Isaac's mom
"Ladies, may I first say thank you for the privilege to participate in the recent birth of
our daughter Veda. I have been wrestling with the proper words to describe our experience with these incredible women...
I remember using the word "amazing" more than any day of my life so allow me one more... You amazed me all day long
and that astonishing feeling is forever sealed in my swelling heart. I would recommend Wendy to any woman considering
this path to a natural birth... plainly put, she is a miracle worker. Through the entire experience her voice never
rose above a hush, her eyes never strayed from the fear and distress in my wife's eyes, her knowledge and wisdom were quietly
displayed through her confidence and grace... in a time when information can overload you I felt prepared by reading one book,
picking the brain of a few friends and following the guidance of this beautiful soul... I truly believe that through Wendy's
quiet way I became more than I imagined I could be and participated in a singular event that has brought me even closer to
the woman I love. Please accept what I believe will be a lifetime of sincere gratitude. Thank you amazing ladies
of Vivante and my wife for the experience of a lifetime."
- Nick, Veda's dad
