Testimonial for Laura Fortner, CD(DONA) from Laudina Rodenhiser

Testimonial for Laura Fortner, CD(DONA)

There are some that are born with a special gift to serve people and Laura is one of them. Laura is authentic, compassionate, loving, and assertive in all the right ways. She is an expert in her practice and is very in touch with knowing the physical and emotional needs of the families she serves.

Laura was my doula for the birth of my second child, I was referred to her by her partner at North Dallas Doula Associates who delivered my first child. I had moved farther west and so I needed a different birth team the second time around. From the very beginning I knew I could trust in Laura completely and I felt super comfortable going to her for any concerns I had throughout my pregnancy, labor and even in weeks following delivery. She inquired after every checkup throughout my 2nd and 3rd trimesters and helped guide me through any concerns and through every ache and pain as my due date approached.

Laura helped me to compose my birth plan, and address things that did or didn’t go as planned with my first so that I could have better results the second time. Her support helped me make informed decisions, and though my confidence in myself wavered, her support kept me on track and in the end I had the most amazing birth experience I could ask for.

My husband is grateful that I had someone who knew what I needed when he didn’t, and that he had her there to guide him during labor as well. EVERY family should have a someone like Laura by their side during their births. We will forever be grateful to Laura and NDDA for the support and love showed to our family. We feel very connected to Laura, she is more than just our doula to us she is like family. Thank you Laura, from the bottom of my heart! I love you sister.

-Laudina Rodenhiser

May 22, 2018