Testimonial for Lisa Anderson, CD(DONA)
Lisa is the definition of a selfless, sacrificing, most-competent caregiver. She was like Super-Woman to the rescue when it came to our birth story. As a first time new mom, I was incredibly worried and nervous to give birth. I had been hoping and praying that there would be a support person available to me as my mother was not able to be present. God answered my prayer as she identified herself to me as a service. Being someone who puts things off, I did not schedule a meeting to talk about birth plans until 3 weeks before my due date. Ironically that was the morning my water broke at home. On the way to the hospital, my husband called to cancel the meeting, of course. But she was willing to come to the hospital that day! I meet her for the first time in triage! Things moved very quickly as I was already 8 cm dilated. I was thinking that I couldn't do this, but she stepped right in, held my hand through the contractions and reassured me that I was already in the thick of it. Because I was so anxious I wanted that epidural right away! But she looked me in the eye and told me, "You can do this. You've already done it this far." With her belief in me, I was able to give birth naturally without any drugs. Her calming presence, unwavering belief in me and knowledge of the birthing process gave me the confidence to progress. Something about her let me know that she was someone that I could trust. She was willing to rearrange her schedule, have someone pick up her kid from school and stayed with me for a couple hours after the birth to make sure we were ok and comfortable. Lisa is an exceptional doula and one that I would recommend to everyone!
-Joanna Leszczynski
April 04, 2017
Lisa Anderson, CD(DONA)
Never Alone Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000
