Maria Rosa Sorbara
I have had the honor of having my first two kids delivered by Brooke, 13 and 11 years ago, and I’m so joyful to have my third delivered any day now. Brooke has always been so thoughtful, knowledgeable, loving, kind, honest, mindful, and caring. She instills a sense of safety in everyone involved in the birthing process, from beginning all the way to newborn and mama checks days after birth.
For my first birth, it was Brooke who realized it was time to transfer to the hospital. I was so heartbroken and resistant, but she was there to hold my hand, physically and spiritually, every step of the way. Even though I ended up with a c-section, I still feel like I had a home birth. She came to the hospital again after my baby was born, and continued postpartum checks at home as well. She helped me process my birth experience, and even more importantly, I never felt like we hadn’t tried everything first, which is so healing in and of itself.
For my second, I got to VBAC at home with Brooke! It was such a loving, healing and empowering experience. When I doubted myself and my body, Brooke was there to reassure me with her gentleness, experience and facts. And when I transitioned, she was right in that same energy with me. She was so careful and kind with me postpartum... embodying wisdom and profound earth mama energy.
Eleven years later I am filled with awe and gratitude to have embarked on this journey with her again, especially at this great time of uncertainty globally. When I meet a wall of fear around birthing at this time, again I am met with reassurance, safety protocols, and validation for all my emotions. In the end, validation allows us to open up and work through so many obstacles, which serves us beyond the scope of childbirth. Brooke is a spiritual midwife in this way, a space holder for transitions beyond birth, carrying us in pure, authentic love. I trust my life, and those of my loved ones to her. She is truly a gift.
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