Testimonial for Ellie Lindenmayer, CD(DONA), HBCE, CLC
After my initial doula went MIA, Ellie saved the day and took me on as a client just a few weeks before my due date. She graciously worked around our schedule and needs, and went out of her way to make my partner and I feel comfortable, ready for labor, and cared for. We kept in contact in the weeks leading up to b-day and she was always fast to respond and knowledgeable in answering my (many) questions :)
During labor, Ellie was everything you would want a doula to be--supportive, engaged, peaceful (may sound funny but it's huge), and ready to do any/everything to bring my birth wishes to fruition. My labor was filled with intense back pain, and Ellie tried EVERYTHING to help relieve that--rebozo, hypnobirthing prompts, back massage, aromatheraphy, assisting my partner and mom in techniques to support me--I could go on and on. I felt like I was on another planet throughout most of it all, but I can remember Ellie's calming voice and her confidence in me. That was key. I never would have made it unmedicated without her.
The day after giving birth to our little girl, I spoke with many of the hospital staff who attended my labor and we all agreed that Ellie was amazing (and they know their doulas!). I couldn't be more grateful for having her there with me. It was the hardest and best day of life all in one! <3
-Amanda Waddell
June 05, 2016
Ellie Lindenmayer, CD(DONA), HBCE, CLC
Joyful Birthing & Beyond, LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2500
