Testimonial for Vanessa Lewis, CPM (Cert Professional Midwife), CBD, PEP
My husband and I decided to hire a doula because we had agreed that while we wanted a hospital birth for our first child, we also wanted a more peaceful and loving experience than a hospital typically provides. After speaking with Vanessa and two other doulas, we chose Vanessa because she is familiar with HypnoBirthing and is supportive of evidence-based birth. I also felt more of a connection with her after our first conversation during which she took the time to tell me about herself and to find out what kind of birth experience I was looking for. We loved that she spent so much time with us during the two prenatal visits we had with her; she was able to answer all of our questions. When the big day arrived, Vanessa arrived at the hospital and immediately set my husband and I at ease with her presence. As I had planned, I used HypnoBirthing techniques, and decided not to get an epidural. While I was so committed to experiencing labor and birth naturally, I could not have stayed true to that without Vanessa being there to support me emotionally and physically. My labor ended up lasting just over 30 hours, and Vanessa saw me through the whole thing with only a few much needed short breaks for herself. After I had pushed for around 18 hours with tireless coaching and support from Vanessa, our daughter still wasn't born and my doctor advised me to have a C section. It was so hard to hear that, and scary and disappointing after all I had worked for, but after talking it over with both my husband and Vanessa, I knew it was the right thing to do. The doctors performing the surgery allowed Vanessa to be present in the room with us while our beautiful baby girl was born, and it meant so much to us that she was there to support us, and to take a few pictures in those first few moments of our daughter's life! Vanessa went above and beyond our highest hopes and expectations, and we highly recommend her services as a doula.
-Stephanie Drouin
April 23, 2018
Vanessa Lewis, CPM (Cert Professional Midwife), CBD, PEP
Trinity Midwifery & New Life Blessings
Birth Fee: $2800 to $5000
