Testimonial for Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
Thank you Lisa. I initially hired her as a Doula for a natural birth; unfortunately, due to medically reasons and unforeseen twists and turns with my pregnancy I ended up with a scheduled cesarean (decision was made in week 40 but I know it was a strong possibility during my 2nd trimester). She is warm, understanding, responds promptly to communication (text, emails, and phone calls), and knowledgeable--I had the initial consultation and two meetings with her but ended up not using her the day of my son's birth (had family support and I only wanted family nearby me during a sensitive time) but she made my placenta capsules. She visited the hospital twice to pick up the placenta (NW Hospital has a 24 hour policy) and had a quick turn around. Without me asking, she also took the umbilical cord and shaped it into a heart -- I initially didn't know what to do with it but now I understand it's a keepsake. During one of our meetings, upon request, she also recommended local traditional Malaysian belly binding.
Overall, while my birth didn't go as planned, she understood my situation and was there for me as much and as little as I needed her. I would recommend her to friends.
-Gisselle Ledenev
May 23, 2016
Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
A Hand To Lend Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
