Testimonial for Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
I am so glad that we chose Lisa as our birth doula. As someone who felt extremely anxious about labor and delivery, I was both certain that I wanted an epidural to manage my pain and a doula to provide emotional support. Lisa was right there with me, from my panicked midday call that my water had broken while home alone to helping me get started breastfeefing with my daughter that night at the hospital. She was calm, patient, and always ready to help in whatever way would best support me or my husband. I arrived at the hospital before feeling any contractions, and Pitocin was immediately suggested as a likely option when I hadn't felt any 2 hours later. Knowing that I wanted to be careful to avoid unnecessary interventions aside from the epidural, Lisa helped me to get moving and suggested that I do the stairs at the hospital to kickstart contractions. It worked, and I am so grateful that I ended up with the spontaneous and quick labor for which I had hoped. Much to the surprise of the hospital staff, my dilation then progressed rapidly, and my daughter was born later than night rather than the next morning. I owe my calm experience to Lisa, who herself admitted that she felt that mine had been one of her most hands-off deliveries. I disagree -- I felt that her support was exactly what I needed. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and supportive doula who takes extra care to get to know her clients so that she can provide them with exactly the kind of support that helps them to labor as they wish.
-Caitlin Thakral
March 03, 2017
Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
A Hand To Lend Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
