Testimonial for Lydia Robinson CD(DONA), RN, CPM, IBCLC from Taylor M.

Testimonial for Lydia Robinson CD(DONA), RN, CPM, IBCLC

Overall, a wonderful experience and would do it again! I became highly educated about my body and the birthing process. I was emotionally supported the entire time, and my needs were almost always met immediately, but always promptly. I felt cared about and heard in every step of the process. I was able to have a healthy baby and successfully breastfeed because of the education and support I received. I feel like my entire birth experience was a roller coaster and full of unexpected things. However, coping with those things was pretty easy, and I feel that I had an amazing support system for all of it. The best part of my experience was learning about breastfeeding, and then being able to put into place what I learned about it immediately after birth. Breastfeeding helped me to bond with baby and it gave me something that I could feel in control of. I also felt very proud of the work I put in to it and the results that came from it. I would recommend midwifery care and have one for my next birth. During the midwifery care I received, I felt heard, and I felt like the care I received with Lydia was very trustworthy. I would absolutely recommend having a doula to others and use one again. Having that emotional support, especially with it being in full support of my wishes and non-judgmental, made a world of difference in my emotional state both before and after the birth. Basically, everyone else I spoke to, other than my husband, had a strong opinion or judgment about my decisions, which made me pretty frustrated. The biggest thing that we did that impacted my birth was the childbirth education class, and all the other education she provided. It made me aware of things I couldn't have found on Google, and helped me to feel confident in my decision-making. The support I received from Lydia was great!

-Taylor M.

January 08, 2026