Testimonial for Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
From our very first meeting with Lisa, my husband and I agreed that she would be a valuable addition to our birth team. On the evening that I went into labor her presence made such a difference for both my husband and myself. Once she arrived I was able to cope with the contractions and relax through them more efficiently than I had been. After spending some time watching my labor pattern she expressed concern that my baby might be posterior. She was able to direct my husband and I through a series of exercises and together they spent the better part of an hour working on my belly and back to get our little guy flipped. After that hour my contractions spaced out a bit and became more regular and intense. It was about that time she suggested we start heading to the hospital and one hour after arriving at the hospital our baby boy was born.
As a first time mom, we had mentally prepared ourselves for a full day of laboring so having a quick and intense 9 hour labor was more stressful and a little frightening than I had expected. We were excited to work with Lisa before I went into labor. After the experience we had, words cannot express how incredibly thankful we were that she was there with us!! I know I wouldn't have been able to achieve the unmedicated, intervention-free birth I had hoped for without her assistance. My husband was so thankful for her reassuring and guiding presence. He wanted to be very hands-on and she was able to help him know how to best help me.
Even the support she offers postpartum I found to be so valuable. She spent a few hours with us the day after we came home from the hospital helping with breastfeeding, recounting my birth experience with me, and emphasizing the importance of self-care. Throughout all of our encounters it is very evident that Lisa truly cares about her clients.
-Julie Campbell
May 21, 2018
Lisa Shire, CLE, CD(DONA)
A Hand To Lend Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
