Testimonial for Gabe Lazarus, CD, CPC, HCHD
I feel extremely lucky to have had Gabe as our birth doula and would enthusiastically recommend her without reservation. If we had more children, we would hire her again and hope she was available!
Gabe is a particularly perceptive and sensitive listener, instinctively picking up on subtle clues and hints throughout prenatal/postpartum meetings and during labor and delivery that allowed her to quickly tune in and offer suggestions that were appropriately adapted. She is very organized, punctual and consistent in following up regularly after prenatal appointments and responded quickly to email/text questions on coping with the last few weeks of pregnancy. She “had my back” as soon as we hired her and throughout the remainder of my pregnancy.
At our prenatal meetings, Gabe asked many thoughtful questions that helped us review the previous birth experience with our first child, which helped us more clearly crystallize our birth preferences. Gabe had a lot of very helpful suggestions and insights we either had not previously considered or were not aware of. The postpartum meeting was also very helpful in reviewing what happened at the birth and processing the entire experience.
During labor, Gabe suggested many position changes that were very helpful in finding the most productive way to labor. Gabe provided counter pressure for many, many hours during contractions and consistently reminded me to vocalize. Gabe’s warm demeanor and calm, peaceful, level-headed presence throughout labor, delivery, and afterwards was very comforting. She was my advocate and cheerleader, especially when I was feeling tired or discouraged.
Although my husband and I took Bradley childbirth classes, we would have felt significantly less prepared and more vulnerable during labor and delivery without Gabe. Her constant guidance and support were instrumental for me and my husband in realizing our goal of natural childbirth.
-Claudia Low
June 07, 2016
Gabe Lazarus, CD, CPC, HCHD
Sacredsong Birth & Wellness
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $40
