This was my first birth and I was so grateful to have Laura by my side.
Highlights:
1. She is easy to trust in the midst of your most vulnerable experiences
2. She is capable without being pushy
3. She has a gentle, calming presence
4. She can work well in a room full of people
I tend to not like having people I don't know involved in such intimate experiences, but I found myself feeling immediately safe and at ease with Laura. She is easy to trust, and is great at finding the balance between guiding and standing back and waiting...she was never pushy but always right there and gently helpful.
She also handled the many people in my birth room well! My mother, sister, and husband all attended my birth. Because of this I almost didn't choose to have a doula, but I'm so glad I did. She worked well with them and was able to also help them know how to help me.
As a mother herself, Laura was also able to give me some thoughts on what is "normal" newborn life. As a first time mom this was a blessing.
I definitely recommend Laura without reservation!
-Amy Ross Barnard
April 20, 2017
New Life Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1800