We will forever be grateful to Laura for the role she played in the birth of our daughter. Meeting with her in the weeks prior to birth were instrumental for helping us create an ideal plan and think about what kind of an environment we wanted for the delivery. She was able to provide thoughtful exercises, both mentally and physically for us to work on together.
As is often the case, our birth didn't match up exactly with our birth plan - our baby was two weeks overdue, and we had to go through a lengthy induction process at the hospital that ended up being quite painful. She was a key form of support at the hospital, making sure that my husband was able to stay present and take care of himself as well while she helped me work through contractions. It helped me feel calm and supported knowing that I had both of them by my side as we worked through different methods to try to stay comfortable. When it came time to push, she was right by my side offering comfort with wash cloths, water, and words of encouragement to keep my energy up. She was calm and motivating the entire time and absolutely helped us have a positive experience in the hospital! Her care didn't end at the hospital - she checked in on us via text multiple times after delivery, and the post-partum visit was very helpful. I am so glad that she was there with us - it's very clear that she genuinely cares deeply for her clients!
-Kathryn Phelps
January 13, 2019
New Life Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1800