My husband and I met with Inbal in the last month of my first pregnancy. We had looked for the support of a Dula for some months but hadn't found any one we connected with, to a reasonable price. When we met with Inbal we decided quickly that she is the one for us! The first impression I got from Inbal is that she is a very compassionate person who "sees" you, listens to you and understands your needs and wishes. Shortly thereafter, it was also clear that she has a lot of knowledge, and an excellent way of transmitting the knowledge to you.
Although we had very little time before my due date, and therefore just met a few times, Inbal succeeded in giving us many important tools that we used during the labour process. Our meetings contained both theoretical teaching and practical exercises in form of breathing techniques and positions to use during the contractions. Thanks to the active labour exercises the labour stages went very fast, and we could stay in the calm and safety of our home until I was 7 cm open. At the hospital Inbal was very supportive and helped me to get the strength and confidence to follow through with the natural birth. I am convinced that our preparations with Inbal, and her presence during labour, played a vital role in making the birth of our son to an unforgettably positive experience!
September 2012
Ulrika Guri
Hod HaSharon