Blissful Initiations Doula Services Olympia,WA
Blissfull Initiations Birth Doula Service in Olympia ,Wa.
Blissful Initiations Doula Services
Testimonials
Shawn born march 25, 2010
"Two weeks before my due date, I had decided to switch from birth center to hospital birth. Diksha moved right with me through this difficult decision and helped me stay focused on my natural birth intent, despite my hospital fears. She prepared me in only two visits with knowledge of birth positions, birth situations and various comforting methods during labor. Because of her own experience with HypnoBirthing, what was also my way of approaching birth, Diksha was totally in tune with me, and Shawn Maximilian arrived fast and safe in this world, and on my chest. I still ingest capsules with powder made out of my placenta that Diksha had prepared after my birth. I am so grateful that also this wish of mine came full circle." Katrin Rippel
Shawn was born at 11:57 am and was 6lbs. His mom beautifully danced the dance of labor.
Thurston born January 29, 20010 "Diksha’s confidence, knowledge, and willingness to answer any of our many questions was a gift. Her experience and calming presence was a large part of allowing us to be relaxed enough before and during our labor to have the kind of birth that we wanted, safe and comfortable in our own home. Knowing that we could call her with any concern we had was a great source of comfort and we would recommend her to anyone expecting a baby in the Olympia area" 
Thurston was born at 10:50 am and was 8lbs. 14 oz. His parents are super sweet .
Owen born January 13, 2010
(on his due date) We are so thankful to have met Diksha and to have her support as our Doula during the labor and birth of our baby. Her attention and focus was much appreciated. She provided a strong, steady energy that filled the room with comfort. Her pre-birth consultations were social and purposeful, helping us determine and visualize what we wanted in a birth. Since our birth was not without complication, Diksha again provided a "big picture" perspective when she reminded us to get some 'skin on skin' time before Owen was whisked away. For this, and much more, we will always be thankful for. Drew and Coral Macy Owen was born at 4:48 am and was 8lbs. 9 oz . His mom was a real trouper during and after labor and his dad too. So much love! Agnes born January 10, 2010 (on her due date)
For my second child, my husband and I initially planned a hospital birth with nurse midwives. I hired Diksha to provide labor support, for my husband as much as for me. From the start, her compassionate presence and sustained generosity told me that I was wrong not to expect love and support from the people attending my labor. She was fully engaged with my physical and emotional progress as I moved toward birth. She cared about my first birth experience and truly helped me to heal from it. Midway through my term my husband and I decided to return to the same licensed midwife practice we used for our older child's birth, and to have our baby at home.
After 19 hours of labor, Agnes was born at home in the water. Diksha helped me with positioning, offered massage and aromatherapy, and encouraged me to draw from my own reserves of strength. She also brought us delicious food to eat! Having both of my daughters caught by the same midwife--the first baby in the hospital, the second at home--closed the circle for me in a way that is difficult to describe. If I endured my first labor, I can honestly say that I was nourished and strengthened by the second. Diksha was instrumental in allowing this to happen.
After Agnes' birth, Diksha helped to clean our home. She preserved and encapsulated my placenta, an incredibly valuable service that she performed joyfully. During my term, I appreciated the books and other informational resources Diksha lent me; the time she spent with my husband and me; and the friendship her children forged with mine. She is a special person, and my husband and I recommend her and her services wholeheartedly.
Sweet Agnes was born at 2:01 am and was 8lbs. 14oz. Her parents are just amazing!
Rippley born September 13, 2009
Sweet Rippley was born at 5:21 am 5 to 10 min. after her mom arrived at the hospital. Her mom only pushed once. Ripley is the fourth child and was 7lb 13.8 oz. Dahlia born September 4, 2009 
At one point in time I felt that I could never overcome my post traumatic birth experience. I needed someone to tell me that how I was feeling was perfectly okay and in no way reflected what kind of person I was or what type of mother I would be to my child. That person for me was Diksha. Diksha became more than just a doula, she became a friend. And, like friends do, she supported me and reminded me of all the positive things about myself, my body, and my baby. In the end she took what I already knew and re-enforced it. My birth was a quick one, everyone (including my husband and children) missed it but I was able to walk into that hospital, alone, and birth my baby knowing that I wasn’t the only one who had faith in me. Without fear and without doubt, birthing my baby became just as natural as nature intended it to be; A beautiful and loving life changing experience. 
We are completely amazed by the assistance that Diksha has provided us on every step of our journey of parenthood. When I was 41 weeks pregnant, I suddenly found myself in need of a new doula. My husband, Zakk, and I knew that our first call would be to Diksha, who we had met when she assisted in our childbirth education class. Thankfully, her schedule opened up. She instantly made us feel comfortable and secure that she would be a strong advocate and source of strength. She brought us resources from her lending library and stayed with us until she was sure she understood our desires for labor. I am particularly grateful that she helped me avoid a scheduled induction, which I did not want, by encouraging me to trust my instincts and lending me a book of natural home remedies for pregnancy. I took a castor oil induction (which my midwife said was okay) and, less than a day later, Diksha met me and Zakk at St. Pete's Hospital.
Diksha's help was invaluable during my labor and delivery. We were relieved that she knew the procedures, so we did not have to worry about anything. Once in the room, she instantly created a more pleasant environment by dimming the lights and making an alter of comfort items I had brought. While I underwent the annoying fetal monitoring, she reassured me that the warm tub was waiting for me and she showed my husband how to rub my back and sooth me. Throughout my short, four hour, labor, she made sure that I was comfortable and relaxed, which helped tremendously with my pain management. She made me feel secure in following my instincts to labor primarily alone on the toilet.
Crucially, I trusted that she was alert on my behalf of decision-making moments. In each such moment, Diksha served as an invaluable, intelligent, and compassionate advocate on my behalf. Most importantly, she helped us avoid a vacuum extraction, with its increased probability of cesarean birth, by instructing me to push my baby out before the midwife had time to get the equipment. I was completely oblivious to the midwife's concerns (and happily so), making Diksha's alertness even more important. I will always remember that Diksha's gentle voice was the spark that brought my little Dahlia into the world.
I am particularly awestruck by Diksha's postpartum support. She visited in the hospital and made sure I was well taken care of and had sitz bath herbs and arnica for healing. She came and sat with me when I felt devastated that Dahlia had to stay in the NICU for jaundice. After coming home with a healthy baby, I saw or spoke with Diksha several times a week. She brought us a breast pump, videos, and books from her extensive lending library. She had intelligent answers to all my questions and helped mentor me in motherhood. Diksha even fostered a friendship with another new mom and connected me with other resources in the community.
I had a difficult postpartum healing process and do not know how I could have made it through without Diksha's help. Whether I needed a shoulder to cry on, someone to come and hold my baby for a while, or answers regarding how I could better heal, Diksha was there for me. At eight weeks postpartum, I underwent outpatient surgery to restitch my tear, and I knew that she would be there for me. She not only drove me and stayed with me through the surgery, but she came to help with the house and baby in the days following recovery. She made sure my house did not dissolve into chaos, I had healthy food to eat, and I had time to recuperate while my baby was happy in her arms.
Through her diligent efforts, compassionate soul, and vast knowledge of birth and beyond, Diksha has far exceeded our expectations for a doula. She has become part of our family. I recommend her services without reservation. -Rebekah Zinn
Sweet little Dahlia was born at 7:01pm and was 9 lbs. 8oz. Rebekah was just amazing 4 hours of labor for a first time mom with a over 9lbs baby .... She told us right after the birth that she could have a thousand babies...
Magnolia born August 30, 2009 Sweet Magnolia was born at 9:24 am and was 8lbs 1oz and her Mom labored beautifully. Tobi born August 29, 2009 She had great suggestions for my husband to help me through labor. She came to our house to teach us different positions and relaxation techniques during a prenatal visit. She helped to set the mood in the hospital room. She knew when to step in and assist – giving foot massage during active labor and speaking words of encouragement when the labor was really rough. Little Tobi was born at 1:23 am and 8 lbs. 4 oz. What a healing experience and wonderful empowering birth. Max born July 9, 2009 "Diksha was at the birth of our son, Max. As first time parents we are very grateful that she was! Max was 4 weeks early and we had not finished our birthing classes let alone all of the other last minute things that get done when your having a baby. Sweet Max was born at 4:05 am .He was 7lbs and 19 inches. Good job Mama . Ishani born July 6, 2009 Diksha was truly an invaluable part of my birthing experience. Diksha felt like the only link between me and the world around me. She was able to understand and empathize with my altered state and create a bridge between me and the hospital staff and my family who were attending the birth. Even though it was a hospital setting, I had a birthing tub and was able to have a natural birth free of drugs and other interventions. With Diksha’s help, I was able to create a birth experience that I feel very good about. My little girl stayed with me the entire two days I spent at the hospital and I was not coerced into anything that I really did not want What could have been an unpleasant experience with unnecessary complications, turned into the most positive experience we could have hoped for. I felt such gratitude for having had Diksha there with me. I knew that things could have gone very differently without her. Thank you Diksha! Little Ishani was born at 12:21 pm was 5lbs. 10 oz. and 18 inches long.Her mother labored for only 6 hours. Jonas born June 3, 2009 We are so thankful to had Diksha guiding us trough Kara's labor and the birth of Jonas. Diksha made it possible for us to do this naturally-the way we hope will benefit both mother and child. We feel blessed by Diksha's knowledge and friendship. Kara & Howard Little Jonas was born at 5:25 pm after 18,5 hours of mostly back-labor. He was 7lbs and 19 inches. What a strong Mama. Ethan born March 25, 2009 Diksha was very helpful in my labor. She was able to calm me down and helped me with her loving care and empowering /confirming words through my contractions. Diksha was also able to pull my husband together when he was having a hard time. She also applied her massage therapy skills which gave me god relive. Diksha is a wonderful edition to the birthing world and I believe that she will help many women to bring there wonderful baby's into the world. Little Ethan was born after 3 days of labor at 0:24am, he was 7lbs. Picture will come soon 
Diksha, thank you so much for the warmth and loving spirit that you brought to Maggie's birth. Your knowledge and support helped us to have a fantastic birth experience. We really appreciated the positive attitude and intentions toward relationship building that you brought to the hospital and your interactions with the staff there. Having a natural childbirth in a hospital setting was what we wanted and that's exactly what we got. Thank you! 
Diksha helped to make the birth experience for our son so special. We had an epidural with our first child and really wanted to experience natural childbirth the second time. Diksha made it possible for the awesome experience of natural childbirth to happen for us. We still talk about how wonderful it was to walk through the different stages of labor together as a couple and to have Diksha there to navigate us through.
We could tell that she was honored and excited to be there as our son came into the world. We would want Diksha present at all of our births in the future because she made it so meaningful. Thank you Diksha so very much!!
We had our first doula appointment with Diksha 2 days before Max was born and she was so helpful with letting us know what to expect, and what she could do for us. She also helped us find the answers to a bunch of questions that we had been pondering.
The next time we met Diksha we were in labor and she was fantastic! Once active labor hit there was no way I was able to focus on anything but the contractions and because Diksha was there, my partner was able to focus soley on helping me with labor. And Diksha was there to coach him so he didn't have the pressure of trying to remember everything he'd read and learned in the few classes we had.
After Max was born, Diksha was so helpful in giving us resources to help us on our new journey as parents. She was also great and checking in with us to make sure we were doing ok.
We were so blessed to have Diksha with us during this time. She is an excellent doula, and we would reccomend her services to anyone having a baby, especially first time parents.
- Erika, Matt, & Max"
Though I’d planned on a home birth (I was born at home and always wanted the same when I had my own children), my water broke and labor started a month before my due date. So, instead of my vision of midwife, doula, and a couple of close family members at home, we were sent to a hospital birthing center thirty miles away. I was fully laboring when we arrived and fortunately, Diksha had been summoned and arrived very soon after my mum, sister, and I. From the start, Diksha was an advocate for me and for the birth experience she knew I desired. While laboring, the kinds of intake questions, probes, arrangements, forms, inspections, and injections required by nurses and staff were challenging to deal with. I felt like I was on another planet and what they wanted seemed so irrelevant and invasive during the intensity of labor. But Diksha stayed by my side and made sure I got what I needed. She offered good suggestions to make the whole process easier and was simply very encouraging, letting me know that things were going exactly as they should and that I was doing great. Because it was my first time and I didn't know what to expect, it was incredibly helpful to have this support.
Henry born October 14, 2008 Vanessa labored for a very intense 2,5 hours. 
For my second baby, Diksha helped me to fulfill my wish of having a natural childbirth. Diksha's open-hearted presence throughout my birth provided comfort, reassurance and constant emotional support. Her loving, consistent postpartum care (over the phone and in person), helped me navigate the challenges of my body's healing process, as well as intuiting my emotional needs during the often turbulent first weeks after birth. Henry Stephan Walter came into the world very peaceful and healthy (8lbs 12oz) on October 14th, 6:25 a.m. 2009.
