Testimonial for Angela Lien CD(DONA)
I am beyond grateful for the support and expertise that Angela provided throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experience. Achieving my goal of a natural, unmedicated birth would not have been possible without her unwavering encouragement and genuine care.
From our very first prenatal visit, Angela took time to get to know me, offering insightful guidance and helping me craft a tailored birth plan. Her thoughtful tips for natural induction—including supplements and exercises—helped me feel confident and prepared as my due date approached.
On the day of my child’s birth, Angela was truly indispensable. She is 100% hands-on during labor, providing constant comfort measures like counter pressure, massage, and more. Her duffel bag of supportive tools—including a birth sling, birthing comb, and other aids—helped me through my 11 hours of active labor, making every contraction manageable. She also coached my partner, empowering him to support me and feel included.
Her guidance with visualization techniques and reminders to rest between contractions made all the difference, allowing me to conserve energy and labor as long as needed, always feeling supported.
During our postpartum visit, Angela taught me belly binding and how to wear my baby—skills that nurtured my recovery and strengthened my bond with my newborn. Her genuine care extended beyond birth, making my family feel valued and celebrated.
If you’re seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly supportive doula who advocates for your wishes, offers constant comfort measures, and is an unwavering presence through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, I cannot recommend Angela enough. I truly don’t believe I could have accomplished my natural birth without her, and I will absolutely ask her to join us for any future children. She is one in a million!
-Heaven Edwards-Zavala
August 11, 2025
Angela Lien CD(DONA)
Doula by Design SD
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $65
