Testimonial for Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
Lisa exudes everything you want in a doula. She is caring, compasionate, thoughtful, and knowledgeable and we are so thankful for Lisa's counsel and expertise throughout my pregnancy. We originally hired Lisa in hopes of having a natural vaginal birth, however, when a c-section became our only option due to our baby's breech presentation, Lisa was just as helpful as I know she would have been had a natural childbirth been our ultimate path. It was extraordinarily helpful to have Lisa present during the Version (an attempt to turn the baby). Just as she would during labor, she helped me cope with the discomfort of the procedure. Though I was scheduled for a c-section, my water broke before the scheduled date and my contractions promply began. Lisa rushed to the hospital and helped us manage my contractions while we waited for an operting room to become availalable for the c-section. After our darling boy was born, Lisa helped with latching and stayed with us through the first successful feeding. I am so thankful to have had Lisa's support through each stage of our pregnancy and would highly recommend her to all soon to be mamas.
-Valerie Rickman
April 25, 2016
Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
A Hand To Lend Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
