"I chose Vickie because she was well-organized (gave me a reading list that would impress any bookworm), and had a positive, happy manner. Vickie also explained what she was doing and why, so I got to learn as well. The price was very reasonable also."
"Vickie came near 8:30 PM, and my waters broke soon after. At 10:18 PM my new baby boy was born. My husband got to lay him on my chest. I loved using the birthing chair. It's a wonderful tool, comfortable and helpful in so many ways, allowing me to concentrate the pushing where it should be."
"Home birth is a beautiful birth-day gift for the baby and the whole family. By the way, my mother- in-law recently visited, and she commented that she had never seen a baby so young with its hands held with fingers out and relaxed, instead of the usual fists. She said he must feel very secure. I think his birth had a lot to do with it."
"I chose homebirth because of the relaxation in my own home that brought a real sense of peace to my mind and body."
"I chose Vickie because of her first caring expression of deep love for expectant mothers and infants. Her love, wisdom, and experience worked hand in hand in meeting mother's needs."
"The things I enjoyed the most were the privacy, my family being involved, and the God-given patience that you, Vickie, had through my whole nine months, up until the delivery of my baby. You were terrific!"
"In my own personal opinion there is no comparison to having a baby in the comfort of your own home. Words cannot be expressed on paper what a home delivery really is. A mother would really have to experience it for herself to compare the inward feelings of a homebirth compared to a hospital birth."
"And, yes, I recommend it for moms who want the best for their baby as well as themselves. Most of all, having the freedom back that was first there in having a baby, knowing that birth is not a complicated experience, but a sure blessing from God, the Creator of life."
"A few friends told me about a fantastic midwife...(who) was very assuring, gentle, competent and caring. When I interviewed Vickie Hall, I found their testimonies to be true. She not only had a sweet radiance about her, but she also was not threatened by my tough technical questions about labor and delivery. Vickie also made it clear that she did not have to prove her status and knew when to turn risky situations over to a doctor."
"We thank you with all our hearts for taking such good care of Jo and myself and for making her entrance into the world such a blessing for us! We'll remember this birth experience forever!"
"It meant so much to me to have you share in my birth. God is so good! I felt so secure with you there. You are a 'natural' when it comes to midwifery."
"I want you to know how much I appreciate you and how wonderful you made the delivery of Jessie. You do a great job and make your patients feel secure."
"Your patients are very lucky to have you as a midwife."
"Thank you for taking such good care of us. You are a precious person and a blessing to your profession. You have all our future births (when that time comes)."
"The best thing I've ever done is the enclosed picture. The second best was to let you deliver him. The whole experience couldn't have been more wonderful, and I'm glad you were there. I felt so comfortable with you. You're just the sweetest person I know."
"Michael and I wanted to thank you again for all your help with my pregnancy and delivery. We both feel really fortunate to have found you. Brian's birth was the most extraordinary thing we've ever experienced. Awesome and profound. A few precious moments we'll treasure forever. Had we gone to the hospital, things probably would not have gone so well."
"Thank you for helping us. I appreciated your positive attitude when I was a little down at times. We sure came out ahead with you than if we'd gone to a hospital with an obstetrician. The postnatal service was superb. I plan to write my congressman all the reasons midwives should be in practice and my personal experiences."
"I just wanted to let you know everything is great with us. We had a wonderful home birth experience and we'll do it all again - next time."
