Client Testimonial, October 2010

It is impossible for me to think back on my two births with Dena without bursting at the seams with pride and a sense of well-being. Above and beyond the leisurely pre-natals and on-call care that are routine with homebirth midwifery, Dena combines professional support with a respect and reverence for the very special rite of passage the mother is on. She would travel with us through the ups and downs of typical pregnancy fears, as well as educate us and empower us to make our own best decisions along the way. It was especially wonderful to have her as our midwife for our second birth, as we already had an established rapport and she knew how my body birthed. It is a joy for our boys to get to see their midwife around town and to have her glowing face in our baby albums. Should we have another child, we would choose to have Dena guide us on the journey again.

T.L., October 2010

Client Testimonial, February 2010

Thank you so much for guiding us through a wonderful home birth. One thing that really sticks out in my mind is the memory of Dena, Serra, and Jessica sitting around me during labor. Whenever I said that it hurt I would hear all three of them acknowledge my pain in unison with a loud "Unhun."

Now when Collin is crying I sometimes find myself holding him and saying the same "Unhun" to acknowledge that he is sad.

Tim says:  You turned childbirth from something that I was afraid of into an event that I anticipated, and this allowed me to play an active and supporting role in Collin's birth. Thank you so much.

Thank you for all your love and support.

-- Stephanie, Tim and Collin

Client Testimonial, March 2009

When I reflect upon my 9 month transformation, I recall the largest catalyst to my growth, my midwife. Dena knew exactly what I needed. She was gentle when I was emotional yet honest when I needed reality. She helped me discover my inner courage. She guided me through the greatest transformation in my life. For this she will never be forgotten. She is a part of my son's life story forever. His story begins with the miraculous adventure of a 10 lb baby, vbac homebirth." 

-- J.M., March 2009

Client Testimonial - December 2006

My first child was born in a hospital - I didn't have any complications and had a natural 'drug free' labor and delivery - but it felt uncomfortable being surrounded by sick people- why was I in a place with sick people - 'I'm not sick' - 'my baby's not sick' - It doesn't make any sense! Being around sickness is the last thing I want for my newborn daughter. I thought right then that if I had another baby I would do it at home.

Two years later with my second pregnancy-I knew I wanted to have a home birth with a midwife - A good friend of mine had Dena as her Midwife and highly recommended her- Our first meeting I was a little nervous and so was my husband - this was new ground for us, we didn't know what to expect- but after sitting down and talking to Dena and Serra - every thing just felt good and comfortable. Dena was knowledgeable and had all the information I was looking for. I didn't feel like a number or was wasting her time during our prenatal appointments. I really felt like I was being listened to.

Nine months later I felt like I had a relationship with Dena and Serra so that when it came time to make "that call" I was comfortable doing so. Dena and Serra made it to the house calm and relaxed - I was so much more comfortable being in my own home - I had my own bathroom - I could walk and do things around the house - and I wasn't surrounded by sick people. My husband was afraid of the "MESS" that comes with birthing a baby-but Dena had given us a great list of things way in advance and we were prepared, more over, Dena and Serra cleaned up everything - my husband and I didn't have to do a thing. That was great too!

My labor and delivery was very much easier this time, I didn't feel pressure from anyone to do or be a particular way or position - Dena was confident and comforting to me during the times I need someone to look to and at the same time it was fun having someone I felt more like a friend with there during the event - after everything I and my healthy baby could just be in our own bed and sleep soundly- eat food that I want and not have someone waking us up coming into our room every hour or hearing the sick person down the hall coughing all night long.

Home birth with a midwife was such and amazing experience for me and my husband, we both feel so much more bonded to our baby - each other-and to our home. And thankfully Dena and Serra will always be a part of that amazing experience.

I highly recommend Dena Moes; she was everything and more I could have wanted in a midwife to help me with my labor and delivery.

-- Robin, December 2006