Testimonial for Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
Where do I even start? I first met Lisa when she came to our house for an interview. She was so relaxed & wonderful with my 2.5 yr old. She easily answered all of my questions & over the coarse of the interview I not only decided that yes I wanted to hire a doula but that I needed to hire Lisa & couldn't imagine feeling more comfortable with anyone else. She was available by text & email for all my questions. She came to our house another time prior to our due date & at that time my partner met her. He loved her as well. Our contact with Lisa increased when I was taken off work at 33 weeks & talk of induction started at 37 weeks. She was an amazing support. We were able to hold off the induction until 39 wks. She met us at the hospital & I wanted to cry when I saw her because I knew everything would be okay. She spent the night with me at the hospital. I felt so much better having her there. It was great to bounce ideas off her & get her opinion in the early stages of labor. It's all kind of a blur but I remember she had me squeeze combs, we used massage, music, essential oils, cool cloths, various positions the TENS unit & the birthing tub. She was in tune to what I needed prior to me even knowing. I would start to think it or barely get the words out & she had already started. The birth of my daughter came quick with only 2 pushes & i was so relieved when they put her on my chest (unlike my first baby who needed resuscitation at birth). Lisa took the most beautiful pictures of my daughter being born & placed on my chest. I was so teary when I saw them because I didn't know that she had gotten them. We had a postpartum visit with Lisa a few days later & she was honestly the only person I wanted to visit. I had some postpartum depression & anxiety in the first couple of months & she was an amazing support. Lisa is a gem & I am forever grateful that she was our doula!
-Gretchen Maletich
October 04, 2016
Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
A Hand To Lend Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
