Testimonial for Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
From the moment we met Lisa for the interview while selecting a doula, my husband and I both felt very comfortable with her. Subsequent visits in our home to prepare for labor were very helpful and made me feel confident and reassured that I could go through labor with less fear and that my birth plan wishes would be respected. I felt like I had a great support person always on my side advocating for me and willing to try whatever possible to make the birthing experience as comfortable as possible given the circumstances. Lisa was(and still is) very responsive via telephone/text for any questions I may have. I feel like she truley cares about her clients before, during and after birth and wants to make sure they are doing well and is willing to help however she can. She had a great referral resource for me when i was looking for a lactation consultant and because of that, breastfeeding has improved greatly.
During labor I remember her quickly taking notes from time to time, which ended up being for our daughters birth story that Lisa wrote and gave to us, along with a very sweet gift. Given that my labor was very fast and intense, most of it was a blur to me, so I greatly appreciate that she took the time to write all the details down. Having the ability to read a detailed account of the process I went through is very special.
I would without a doubt recommend Lisa to anyone looking for a doula and if we have any other children in the future, I would for sure hire her again.
Thank you, Lisa! You are wonderful and we are so happy that you were apart of bringing our baby into the world!
-Lizzie Rowsey
January 25, 2018
Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
A Hand To Lend Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
