Testimonial for Vanessa Lewis, CPM (Cert Professional Midwife), CBD, PEP
Vanessa is everything I ever wanted in a doula. And as a second time mom, I knew exactly what I was looking for! First and foremost, she's just a wonderful human being and a pleasure to be around. Her love for her work is so evident in her demeanor and her commitment to her clients. Vanessa supported my husband and I in our goal to have another unmedicated birth, this time planning on a hospital setting versus a birth center. In terms of working style, she is a fantastic blend of old school and modern. I know she would be an incredible resource to support any family's birth plan - from planned c-section to home birth - without judgment. For our family, we needed someone who could guide us through an unmedicated birth and help us advocate to forego certain typical hospital interventions. Vanessa did exactly that and so much more. The bonuses of partnering with Vanessa are endless. She has a rich online resource library full of helpful videos and great articles, she secured us access to a wonderful online program called Evidence Based Birth, she was SO responsive via text, email or phone, she offers placenta encapsultion (which we weren't planning on but happily took advantage of), and she also offers photography at the birth as another available option for families. I'm sure my breastfeeding wouldn't have gotten off to such a good start without taking advantage of her resource library on the topic. I watched a great video that refreshed me on the best position to get a good latch with a newborn and it worked like a charm (and I had definitely forgotten - my older daughter is 4 now!). Plus, Vanessa was right there with me in those critical first couple of hours after my son's birth to help us settle in and rest, get started with breastfeeding, and to remind us to eat and make sure that we did! I can't recommend Vanessa more highly - she will be a truly special part of your journey to parenthood.
-Emily Cagwin
May 10, 2016
Vanessa Lewis, CPM (Cert Professional Midwife), CBD, PEP
Trinity Midwifery & New Life Blessings
Birth Fee: $2800 to $5000
