Ramans Love Notes for Births
Reflecting on the birth of my daughter, I am filled with so much love and gratitude for how the labour and delivery experience ultimately unfolded. Despite some small challenges along the way during an almost 20-hour labour, I was able to vaginally deliver a healthy baby girl without the need for any intervention. I truly believe this outcome was only possible with Raman’s incredible support every step of the way. She was a rockstar advocate and the very best cheerleader! At one critical and stressful point, we were unable to be admitted to the hospital due to a nursing shortage and the pain management options they offered were limited. Amidst the overwhelm, Raman was instrumental in advocating for a solution that allowed us to return home for a brief interval and get some rest. She provided lots of comforts along the way as well, from her TENS machine to hip squeezes, but most importantly the energy and vibe she brought to the room was everything me and my husband needed. She kept our spirits up and made us feel safe, reassured, and well informed amid the whirlwind of the labour process. The day after birth, she magically appeared in our room at just the right moment to help with breastfeeding and offer some loving post-partum support. She also made a home visit within the first week to check up on us and I had an energy healing session. Her gift in this realm runs deep and it was so valuable in easing some post-partum anxiety. Raman truly has a beautiful soul and we were so blessed to have her as part of our pregnancy and post-partum journey.
-Kristina & Richard
Like every good love story, this one starts with a little bit of drama and humor while unfolding into one of the most beautiful experiences. In the fall of 2020, I was blessed with Raman’s presence at the birth of my son. At that time, the border was still closed, so all of our family were abroad and unable to be with us to welcome our first child. To say we were excited and nervous would be an understatement, but Raman was the exact loving guide we needed. One of the beautiful surprises is that we had not met before my birth; she was a backup doula but entered the space with such immense grace and care that I immediately felt held and understood. This was especially appreciated as my regular midwife was unavailable and so my whole birth team was new. She truly anticipated my needs and stood with me in every way, from physical to emotional and spiritual, she lovingly carried us through what was to be an unexpected but amazing home birth! We had anticipated a hospital birth, but Emmett had other ideas, and it is such a sign of her capacity for creating safe environments for self-trust that we could allow things to unfold as they did. My husband loves to tell the birth story. He has emphasized to every expecting Dad how much Raman helped ground him so that he could be emotionally and physically present for everything. Her care extends beyond the physical and touches the deepest parts of us with such tenderness that we are forever changed and thankful.
Mary Willette
I had the absolute privilege of having Raman support me at the birth of my second son. From our first meeting I knew she was the perfect fit for me. I had a traumatic birth which resulted in a C section with my first son and had high hopes for a vaginal home birth this time. Raman really helped me to feel confident that this could definitely be a reality for me when I wasn’t sure it was. She was very level headed about the realities of birth while helping to instill a confidence in me that what I wanted was possible. During my labor Raman came over early to hang out and ease my energy which is something she is extremely gifted at. I had some emotional things to work through and she was a grounded and trusted ear and helped me to feel calm and energetically ready to birth. My labor was long and hard and she was a fierce guide the entire process. She always knew when to sit back and allow and when to step in close when I needed someone to hold on to and she always seemed to know exactly what I needed to hear. Her intuition is something to marvel at, she is incredibly in tune with people and what they need. I am certain that I would not have been able to achieve my dream VBAC homebirth without her. My husband who is a first responder, was incredibly skeptical about a home birth and after this experience he believes it’s the best way to go. Raman helped him feel so confident and comfortable before, during and after. Raman is someone that you feel you’ve known for years right out of the gate and I will be forever grateful to her and her amazing gift
Paula Giroday
Ramans Love Notes for Energy Healing Health, on an energetic level, is not something that we can easily conceptualize or access. I want to understand all aspects of myself and for all corners to be reached…but this can’t happen without helping hands. Introducing Raman with her gifts and dedication to reach those parts of me but….I don’t even know they exist. Stay with me…. She has cleared debris that does not belong in me. She has illuminated hidden desires that should not stay in the dark. She has lifted me out of the mud so I could breath and see and move again. She does this by reshaping, eliminating, diffusing and repairing what she finds within you. She sees the unseen, the storms that are brewing and the lights that have burnt out. She cleans up the disorder and mess created by you and all the ones connected to you. She gives freedom. Sounds strange? It’s strange for her too. I am a better person. I am a healthier person. I am a happier person. I am a more realized person for knowing her and for her unique and precious work.
Amy Woods