“She made me feel in control and heard even when our plans dramatically changed course…”

-Whitney | Delivery October 2020

 

Mom and Dad

  • "As a first-time father, I cannot imagine going through my partner’s childbirth without the assistance and knowledge that Viergeni provided. "

    Nate:
    As a first-time father, I cannot imagine going through my partner’s childbirth without the assistance and knowledge that Viergeni provided. From prenatal visits, to the beginning stages of labor, to postpartum follow-ups, Viergeni was 100% present for every important moment. She gave us crucial support and comfort and made the experience of childbirth memorable and meaningful.

    When there were complications in our birth and our baby had to be transferred to the NICU, Viergeni helped us navigate that complicated period, helping interface between us and the hospital, guiding my partner through breastfeeding and expression, and helping us prepare for newborn parenting.

    I appreciated that Viergeni didn’t just help my laboring partner, but also showed me ways I could offer support—from massage, to breathing, to words of encouragement. Viergeni helped me play an integral role in the birth process, an experience I’ll always treasure.


  • "Having Viergeni as our doula was the single best decision my husband and I made in preparation for the birth of our son Moses."

    Whitney:
    Having Viergeni as our doula was the single best decision my husband and I made in preparation for the birth of our son Moses. My labor and delivery lasted 44 hours (!!!) and Viergeni never wavered in her ability to be there us and to make us feel supported. Throughout the many unexpected twists and turns--laboring at home, at our birth center, getting transferred to the hospital, having an emergency C-section, and then dealing with our baby being in the NICU-- Viergeni was there as a calm and confident presence, guiding us through. She was a constant source of strength, reassurance, and knowledge for both me and my husband as we faced many difficult decisions and challenging experiences. She made me feel in control and heard even when our plans dramatically changed course, and she helped ease us what could have been very scary experiences with a nurturing and loving touch, making sure that we had a positive birth experience and our emotional and physical needs we taken care of- down to bringing a blanket for my husband and stringing little fairy lights around my labor and delivery room to make it more homey and combat the aggressive hospital lighting. She thought of literally everything. And even after the birth of Moses Viergeni stayed with us and helped us navigate the very challenging experience of having our baby in the NICU and the trauma I had experienced having my baby taken away from me as soon as he was born. She helped me start breastfeeding and bond with my baby and made me feel like a mom (and a good one at that) when I was struggling with the transition. She stuck with us in ways that were so above and beyond the call of duty and my husband and I will forever be grateful for the grace and love and expertise she demonstrated during our days at the hospital.

    I cannot recommend Viergeni enough to any expectant parents. She is an exceptional doula and a wonderful person and we feel lucky to know her and have had her at our side as we brought Moses into the world. She is, quite simply, the best.

“V was amazing to have alongside me and my husband as we prepared for the birth of our first baby. She listens to your requests and creates a birth plan to honor them. V was with us every step of the way and helped decrease anxiety about birthing process. She assisted me in the birthing experience I wanted and advocated for me to my healthcare team. I would recommend V to any one of my friends who desires to have support during their birthing experience. I will be forever thankful and hope to use her again in the future.” -Kayley April ‘24

“Literally could not have asked for a better doula. I love this woman of God so much. She was the best support prenatal, best support during labor, and continues to be the best support postpartum. An educated doula that knows her work by her study is amazing to have… But an educated and ANOINTED doula that knows her work by her study and His Holy Spirit is the key to the most optimally blessed experience. If you are in middle/southern TN, I cannot recommend V enough.” -Angela January ‘24

“Having V as my doula was the absolute best decision I’ve ever made. She has this calming, reassuring, yet stern presence about her that worked so well with me during labor. Not only that but the whole process before getting to labor was so helpful and education. She was there every step of the way before, during, and after labor. I could not have had the natural unmedicated water birth I did without her. I’m very grateful for her!” -Jenn ’20

“When choosing your birth team, it’s so important to connect with your providers on an intimate level and I’m thankful that Viergeni made this so easy for me and my husband. Vi adds such a warm and calming presence to my birth experience and I’ve LOVED that she’s been apart of not just one, but two of my beautiful home births! Vi truly knows what she’s doing when it comes to physiological birth, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and equipping my husband to be supportive in such a vulnerable situation. The Lord knew we needed her at just this time! We can’t say enough positive things about our experiences with Viergeni and I’m so thankful for this friendship we now have!” -Emily ‘24

“To say that V was a Godsend would be an understatement. She was the embodiment of 1 Thessalonians 5:11 for us “wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.” We prayed and prayed for guidance during this pregnancy as our first was far from perfect. We wanted someone who could show me every way I could support Lyndsey and every technique to prepare Lyndz to bring our second boy into this world, all while bringing God to the center. We connected with V and after the first meeting, knew she was the doula for us. She is wise and informative, yes, but her most valuable asset is her heart. A grace covered, spirit filled comforter and guide. That is V. Not a single thing in our birth plan went according to our plan, but V was there to encourage, support, and see to it that we kept our heavenly perspective. I am forever grateful for her passion, empathy, and joyous spirit. We truly went through the fire with her and she became like a sister in the end. I could not recommend her more highly to anyone looking for loving guidance in their pregnancy and birth.” -Clinton ‘24

"Hiring Viergeni as our doula was, hands down, the best decision we made for our pregnancy journey. My biggest regret was not hiring her earlier! We took all the lactation classes, we did all the hypnobirthing courses, we did prenatal yoga and my husband is my rock and a great support partner. We didn't think we needed a doula but at around 32 weeks we decided it couldn't hurt. Viergeni was an answer to prayer and a blessing we didn't even know we needed but the Lord did. Hey knowledge, skill, and assistance is worth more than all of the other prep work we did combined. She teaches you things you didn't know you needed to know, she made the birth of our first born beautiful and enjoyable even in the hardship, and she provided comfort and peace along with knowledge and expertise. Her calming voice and presence make you never want to leave her side. If you are at all questioning getting a doula, don't wait! Get the doula and hire Viergeni! I would have 100 more babies if it meant we could have Viergeni forever." Melissa & Nico ‘24

"Viergeni was recommended to my husband and I by multiple other birth workers during our doula search. Immediately after our first FaceTime call with V, my husband and I knew she would be our doula. We could tell she was one of those rare people who naturally radiates peace, instills confidence, and embraces empathy - and it was apparent even through FaceTime. This was my first pregnancy and I knew I wanted an unmedicated birth, but had a number of anxious thoughts and sincere concerns going into it. V walked me through all these scenarios, educating me without making me feel pressured to see things one way or another. This allowed me to be confident in the decisions I was making for myself and for my son. In addition to caring for me, she did an outstanding job preparing my husband for his role in unmedicated childbirth. She taught him how he could support me physically, emotionally, and spiritually during labor. She provided guidance to him as he cared for me postpartum. She emphasized the importance of us going into birth and parenthood as a team. She guided him through my labor and delivery while ensuring we still had the intimacy my husband and I wanted. But she also knew when to gently step in and provide her needed expertise. I am not kidding when I say her voice, coaching, and prayers are what got me through the wall I was hitting during transition. Most importantly, she helped us both get to a point where we were fully confident in my body’s God-given ability to endure natural physiological childbirth. This woman truly has a servant heart filled with the Holy Spirit and it is so evident through her birth work. We were truly blessed to find V during our doula search and are grateful God allowed us to share this miracle in our lives with such an amazing woman.” Hannah ‘24