Testimonial for Laura Griffis, Certified BRM® Pro and Spinning Babies®
Laura supported me during each of my three homebirths. Although she was not officially working as a doula at the time of my first two deliveries, she has always had a great understanding of birth and the heart of a doula. I found her support to be strong and confident while remaining gentle and compassionate. Laura brought a calm presence to each of my experiences, truly listened to me and understood my desires for my birth. With each baby, she read the situation, figured out how I needed her and supported me in that way. As a doula myself, I knew that was a really important because birth does not always go as we plan. My third birth, in 2017, was particuliarly challenging for me physically. I was relieved when Laura walked in. Her presence boosted my confidence and with her support I knew I could keep going even though it was hard.
On a practical level some of the supports she offered were really helpful to us. She kept me nourished and hydrated, she worked with me on breathing through contractions, she reminded me I could when I felt I couldn't, she encourged me after each contraction, she helped with baby after the birth while I got settled, and she took photos. Laura also supported me physcially through contractions as someone to lean on as well as with counterpressure and massage.
She was a true birth-partner for me, and I wouldn't do it without her!
-Heidi Eaton
December 29, 2017
Laura Griffis, Certified BRM® Pro and Spinning Babies®
New Life Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2100
