Testimonial for Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
This was my second pregnancy and I knew as soon as I got the positive test that I wanted a Doula. I spent the first few months scouring profiles and trying to make a decision. My little girl is now 2 weeks old and I'm SO happy that I found Lisa - she was everything I'd hoped for and more.
From our initial meeting I knew that she was someone that I'd feel comfortable having present for my birth and she had the knowledge and experience that I felt she'd provide the type of support I needed. Our prenatal appointments were great - she obviously took the time to get to know us, get to know what I wanted and even what our concerns or fears were in relation to the pregnancy, labor, delivery and even after. She provided a lot of fantastic recommendations and tons of good information that I loved having access to.
She not only provided information about labor and delivery but also helped with concerns I had about breastfeeding and provided wonderful suggestions.
When D-Day arrived she was readily available and even though I headed to the hospital earlier than I'd planned she was right there and supportive from the start. She was a fantastic advocate and worked so hard to get me the birth we both knew I wanted. While things didn't turn out exactly as I'd planned, I still walked away from this birth feeling empowered and healed from my previous birth. She was a key support and I know it wouldn't have been the same without her.
I don't know if this is my last pregnancy or not, but if we are blessed again down the road I wouldn't hesitate to call on Lisa again. I really can't even begin to thank her enough for being part of this experience.
-Alexis Tylor
October 16, 2013
Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
A Hand To Lend Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
