Testimonial for Amy Lentner CD(DONA),HCHD
Amy was my doula for the birth of my first child in January. I had my baby at iNova Alexandria. When I was first pregnant I wasn't sure of how i wanted my labor and birth to go. I thought I wanted an epidural and the birth experience my friends had with their babies.
As I began reading more books and educating myself, I realized I wanted to try for a low intervention, natural birth. I decided to switch to the midwives at iNova Alexandria and look for a doula. I found Amy on doulamatch. i am incredibly grateful that I did!
Amy helped me prepare my birth plan, work through complications that came up during the pregnancy and was always there to answer any question I had. After my normal prenatal appointments, if I had any questions, I could easily ask her First before calling tbe midwives.
When labor began at 2am, I called Amy and woke my husband. It was going rather quickly but Amy helped calm my husband and me down over the phone as we gathered oir bags to head to the hospital.
The labor was intense and faster than expected. Amy was a calm, constant presence which was so incredibly helpful. She could help me cope with contractions while my husband finished the staff's questions for admission. Amy helped me focus and gave me strengrh to make it through each contraction. She even helped me advocate for myself when unneeded intervention were offered as almost mandatory.
I would recommend Amy to any mom who is looking for support during pregnancy and the birth. My husband was incredibly happy that we had a doula! He said he is now, "a doula believer". I am hoping to hire her again in A few years for baby number 2!
-jesssica william
May 07, 2016
Amy Lentner CD(DONA),HCHD
Birth You Desire, LCC
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
