Testimonial for Lynn Christensen, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE
I had the blessing of having Lynn attend my first birth in February 2012. I have no doubt that having Lynn with us is the only reason we were able to avoid having a c-section. When Lynn walked into our apartment at noon - I was ready to call it quits and run to the hospital for an epidural. Lynn lept into action and somehow we managed to stay home for very active labor for the next ten hours. When we arrived at the hospital at midnight - I was devasted to learn I was only 4 cm dilated but Lynn kept us optimistic and focused on achieving the birth we had wanted. Having her there brought my husband great comfort, and me much physical comfort, and it was so empowering to have an advocate that we could turn to for clear headed guidance in the midst of a very emotional process. Although I ultimately did need pitocin and an epidural - Lynn never judged and was supportive throughout.
Beyond the actual birthing experience - it was so wonderful to have Lynn for one on one pre-natal visits that gave us a primer on breastfeeding and newborn care, not to mention the materials she provided us with which I referred to repeatedly not only during my first pregnancy and post-partum period - but again with my second baby years later. When I recently had my second baby - undmedicated and at the birth center - I was amazed by how much Lynn had taught me and my husband - she had equipped us with so many "tools" during our first labor & delivery that my husband was able to serve as my "doula" the second time around. We will be forever thankful for having Lynn at our side. Our birth story would have undoubtedly been less positive without her.
-Jessica Palmese
November 02, 2015
Lynn Christensen, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE
Labour Day Doula Support
Birth Fee: $2200 to $4000
