Testimonial for Lisa Ellis-Holistic,CD, CLC, CST, Photographer
What makes Lisa unique as a doula is her gift of self. She is always available, delights in helping, sharing advice, or just talking to you. Lisa helped me "deliver" my third baby via text messages (I lived in CO and it was the middle of the night). I was in labor, but I wasn't sure how fast or slow I was progressing. It wasn't time to call the midwife yet and I didn't want to call my local doula until I was really in labor. I was texting Lisa more as a friend, but she responded in the middle of the night, even though she didn't have to. We texted back and forth between contractions and she gave advice on how to relax and how to TRUST in the process. My last labors had been really slow, and I was scared this one would be slow and long as well. Lisa stayed by my side (via text) until the sun rose and I finally went in to the birthing center and my local doula met me there. Labor can be such a confusing time, "am I in labor? am I not? is it moving at a good pace? do I need to go back to bed? What happens if something goes wrong? etc") and Lisa was a rock for me as I began the emotional journey of giving birth. And she wasn't even paid, she was just being a friend. Before I had my 4th baby, I was scared of hemmoriging (something that happened at my last three births) and she gave me a great plan to have in place that answered all of my "what if" fears. I am so thankful for Lisa's passion for birthing and am very grateful for all the help she has given me over the years!
-Katie Craig
March 13, 2015
Lisa Ellis-Holistic,CD, CLC, CST, Photographer
Graceful Beginnings Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $4800
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $100
