We found Donna and her program and fell in love. After 3 miserable pregnancies we were looking for answers and solutions but we had one big problem, she lived a couple thousand miles away from us. Instead of moving to a new state we found a local midwife to do the regular check-ups and then signed up with Donna for her to be a consultant from afar. It was just what we needed! With her program and assistance we were able to be in control of this pregnancy and our own story.
Our local midwife came for check-ups and then afterwards we’d meet with Donna virtually. We’d give her the numbers and she’d walk us through tweaks and changes in diet/supplements, etc that could help me to feel even better and the baby to be even stronger and our delivery to be even safer. Scheduling was easy and Donna was very accommodating. Communication in between appointments was quick and she was always there when we needed her….including for the delivery! By the time I knew I was in labor there was no way my local midwife could make it in time and so we called Donna. She of course answered her phone and talked us through everything! The delivery was perfect and the baby came into the arms of her Daddy, safely guided by Donna! We weren’t scared to not have a midwife in the house. We knew Donna would take care of us and we weren’t wrong!
With my first two pregnancies there was always an issue. Whether it was acne, nausea, cramping, mood swings, extreme irritability, back pain, round ligament pain, stretch marks, excessive weight gain, bloating, water retention, swelling, headaches, ect... there was just never a time I wasn’t experiencing one or more unpleasant ailments.. My labors were both excruciatingly painful. Contractions were unbearable by the time I was at 5 cm so labors were difficult.
When we found out we were expecting our third baby, I decided to research my options in the area and found Donna. I remember feeling excited and slightly nervous... “Can I really do this?”, I thought to myself... “Can I really follow a diet?”, I didn’t know at the time, but the answer was a definite YES. I learned that I am strong enough, good enough, smart enough, and capable enough of taking control of my health--. All women are. A lot of us just don’t know it! My skin was clear, I had a “belly only” pregnancy. It was a breath of fresh air. I experienced virtually none of the unpleasant ailments that I had prior.
When I went into labor I was around 40 weeks along, I called my midwife to let her know what I was experiencing and I thought to be contractions, but I couldn’t tell because there was no pain! She came and confirmed they were indeed contractions. I labored throughout the night completely pain free- I was able to rest and sleep through a few hours of my labor. When I awoke, I decided to walk and do squats around my neighborhood to move things along. I was 8 & 1/2 cm dilated at this point! I was in complete amazement! She broke my water and shortly after this, my contractions intensified, and our beautiful surprise baby boy was born around 10 minutes later! Natural Pregnancy Consultants transforms the average pregnancy and childbirth experience into an amazing opportunity to take control of your health and come out a stronger, confident, and happier version of yourself.
This program teaches a health-based, proactive approach to childbirth. Combining a wealth of information and practical guidance , this program offers a refreshing look at natural childbirth. Donna's system lovingly teaches, instructs, encourages, and motivates expectant mothers, which helps to instill confidence in the birthing process.
If women in their childbearing years would follow the program, the current trends in birthing would be revolutionized. In fact, individual lives as well as lives of family members would improve for generations to come. The rate of pre-term labors, preeclampsia, inductions, malpresentations, epidurals, caesarean sections, etc. would be drastically reduced, resulting in more favorable birthing outcomes and empowered mothers! As a CPM and RN, I highly recommend this program to my clients as well as all pregnant women.
After working with this team I would never do pregnancy and birth any other way! They really listen and work with you. They also have an exceptional wealth of knowledge to help you find comfort, ease, and health.
My husband and I were born in Sri Lanka and moved to the US as adults. We had our first baby in California. Following my doctor's advice, I gained too much weight and did not feel good. At 43 weeks I was induced with pitocin and the labor was very difficult with numerous complications.
When living in Utah, years later, we consulted a midwife who used the Powerfully Pregnant book so I bought that in 2014 and in 2020 I bought it again and have followed the lifestyle. I called Natural Pregnancy Consultants when I was pregnant with my second baby in 2020. We talked for about an hour and after the call I felt at ease. After that night, Natural Pregnancy Consultants have been involved in my life on and ongoing basis.
We had moved to Staten Island and the hospital closest to me had the second highest rate in cesarean surgeries in the nation. So I chose to go to another hospital a few minutes farther away. The doctor thought I had miscalculated and came to the conclusion that I got pregnant two weeks later than I had because I was not as big as some of the other ladies.
Very near the estimated due date, I went into labor at home spontaneously. I had mild contractions for a few hours and then called Natural Pregnancy Consultants. She stayed with me for a while and gave support then, when the contractions got more intense and closer together, told me it was time for me to go to the hospital.
I delivered my 7lb 8oz son within 45 minutes after arriving at the hospital in a very controlled and natural birth without any medication. It went so well that one nurse told me I could have had the baby at home.
I highly recommend Natural Pregnancy Consultants.
Donna is a wealth of knowledge, warmth and wisdom. The tips and techniques she teaches help us prepare, stay calm and be confident for labour, birth and beyond. It provided me with the tools that made my birthing experience a positive one and allowed me to go into labour naturally. All of the skills learnt in this process assisted us to feel ready, and I found it just as empowering.. This program is a must.. Would recommend it to every pregnant woman to get ready for the big day!
"I started reading it yesterday and I felt the style of Barbara Taylor Bradford in your writing. She is a novel writer and they say her first book was actually a memoir even though she stated it's a novel. She received knighthood by the Queen for her writing..."
"...I was emotional and I had tears or I was crying reading it. I feel your dad has shaped you a lot to become the amazing woman you are today."
"I thought about the trust that I have for you, as you actually are the only adult in my life that I am able to trust completely when I am faced with a major life decision or even when making small decisions as I do think what your input will from remembering the conversations, texts, your books or emails and I use that knowledge to steer me to a good path."