Testimonial for Vanessa Lewis, CPM (Cert Professional Midwife), CBD, PEP

(Rebuttal to the testimonial posted below on 5/3/2016) - I was not hired as this client's primary provider or in any medical care capacity. It is discussed in interview and stated in signed contract. - The client expressed her desire for a homebirth after participating in the Evidence Based Birth (R) eCourse for parents. She shared she felt uneasy with her provider as of late and by request I provided her with TWO homebirth midwives contact information at 6.5 months gestation. Due to the out of pocket expense, after discussions with both CPMs the client and partner opted to stay within insurance covered hospital setting. - Client requested referral to different CNM (nurse midwife) for hospital birth and switched practices. There she stated she felt her wishes were also not supported and requested another home birth midwifery contact. I provided a name and phone number of a THIRD CPM which was interviewed and hired out of my presence after estimated due date had passed. - I had previously fufilled the prenatal portion of contract and we kept in contact via phone support. During this time, I listed natural options to nudge body into labor; intercourse, nipple stimulation, aromatherapy, acupressure, acupuncture... - On day of loss, client was not in labor and so I was at my home oncall, anticipating the impending labor call. I received a call from the CPM stating they were in transport to hospital and I promptly left. Upon arrival to hospital I learned baby's heart had stopped. - I emotionally and physically supported client through 37 hours, straight, of induction into postpartum. - I then provided a FULL compassionate refund and offered loss resources. (Rebuttal continued below.)

-Vanessa Lewis

May 03, 2016