Testimonial for Vanessa Lewis, CPM (Cert Professional Midwife), CBD, PEP
I can't even begin to describe the impact Vanessa had the birth of our 2nd baby. After a traumatic c-section with my 1st, I felt depressed; like my body was broken. From day one, Vanessa was always there for me, reassuring me that I could birth my next baby vaginally. She was my emotional rock and became like a sister. She always believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. We shared hugs and tears and through it all, she told me to trust in God and trust my body.
Vanessa was with me all night and into the morning as I labored at home. Her knowledge and experience is unparalleled. Thanks to her expert guidance, I arrived at the hospital nearly 9 cm dilated. After an hour and a half of pushing, however, I wanted to give up; despite having my heart set on a natural birth. I doubted whether I could do it without an epidural. But Vanessa never doubted. She gave me the strength I needed.
And at 1:38 pm on December 9th, 2016, I did it. I pushed my 8lb, 7oz baby girl into the world...reached down, and pulled her up onto my chest myself. It was, without a doubt, the greatest and proudest moment of my entire life.
Thanks to Vanessa, I had a successful VBAC. It was SO healing and SO empowering. I could never have done it without her. To top it off, she created the most beautiful video montage of the labor and birth. It's truly the most treasured gift that my husband and I have ever been given. Every time I watch it, I can't help but cry tears of joy and feel like superwoman! I now affectionately refer to my second daughter as my "birth buddy" :)
Helping mothers birth their babies is Vaness's calling. Her work exudes such grace, love, and faith. I'm so blessed to know her and to have her friendship. I can never repay her or thank her enough for the gift she gave me. That birth changed my life. I thank God that I was blessed with the natural birth of my dreams. And I thank God that I chose Vanessa as my doula.
-Kendra Ryan
November 07, 2016
Vanessa Lewis, CPM (Cert Professional Midwife), CBD, PEP
Trinity Midwifery & New Life Blessings
Birth Fee: $2800 to $5000
