Testimonial for Lynn Christensen, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE
Lynn is a wealth of knowledge that my husband and I needed when having our first baby. We chose to have one of her plans for support before, during and after the birth and were grateful for that. Before the birth, she came to our home for two sessions where she walked us through what to expect with the birth, medications and procedures used by doctors, and studies/research/scientific evidence to consider for each procedure and medication. I learned a lot so I could make informed decisions for my baby. Lynn had worked with my OB practice and chosen hospital many times before, so she knew the ins and outs. For example, what the delivery and recovery rooms were like and what to prepare.
I had gestational diabetes and was scheduled for induction at 40 weeks. I had an induction massage 3 days before that and went into labor that evening. Lynn was available on the phone while i started having contractions. When my water broke she was available to meet me in the hospital. She was there while i had terrible nausea, vomited several times, and talked me through what was happening calmly when the doctor was delayed or was pushing for drugs. I ended up having an umedicated birth even though I wasn't planning for this. I was able to do most of the labor at home with Lynn on call, and was already 8 cm dilated at the hospital. I had a complication after the delivery and Lynn was helpful with letting me know about what to monitor afterward. She was helpful in connecting me with a lactation consultant when I was having breastfeeding challenges. I am happy to say that I was able to breastfeed exclusively until 6 months and after that keep breastfeeding with introducing solids for 1+ year.
Lynn is in high demand so I would suggest booking in advance. I would highly recommend having a doula especially if you want to have a natural birth and breastfeed and Lynn is very knowledgable and experienced. Thank you so much Lynn!
-Snigdha Diehl
December 04, 2018
Lynn Christensen, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE
Labour Day Doula Support
Birth Fee: $2200 to $4000
