Testimonial for Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
When choosing a birth doula, we had initially intended to interview several doulas to make sure we would find the right match, but after meeting with Lisa for the first time, we were confident that she was exactly who we were looking for. Her approach is very open and welcoming. Her energy is very calm and easy-going. We had two 2-3 hour prenatal visits where she spent time getting to know us. She takes great care to truly develop an understanding of what her client's birth preferences are.
I delivered closer to 42 weeks and until then she would check in with me just enough for me to feel supported but not bombarded, always reminding me that she's available for any support I may need. Once I went into labor, she arrived promptly after I asked her to come and, though it was around 3am, she began assisting as soon as she arrived. She has a variety of tools and techniques to help manage the intensity of labor. She had the perfect balance of suggesting a change in positions and providing my husband and I the space to do what felt comfortable and natural.
I really appreciated having a follow-up visit a few days after the birth where we discussed my birth experience, breastfeeding challenges and how to identify postpartum mood disorders. Lisa also provided a typed copy of my birth story from an objective perspective, which was helpful for me to compare my emotional experience to the unbiased "facts".
Lisa is a highly competent and compassionate birth doula who I would recommend without hesitation to a family seeking a well-supported pregnancy and birth.
-Anisa Woodall
December 27, 2017
Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
A Hand To Lend Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
