Testimonial for Samantha Leininger, CD(DONA)
Upon meeting, I immediately experienced a connection with Samantha and felt completely comfortable with her as if we were old friends catching up. Samantha is a soft, graceful soul who exudes love, positivity, compassion and empathy. Her ways of being were an invitation to me to feel and be safe sharing my journey with her.
My journey to motherhood was marked with a broken relationship, deep emotional pain and so many fears of the future. The pregnancy was physically demanding and emotionally challenging. Samantha helped create calm, peace, assurance and relief during the last days before my daughter's arrival.
When we first met, Samantha was generous with her time getting to know me, discussing my birth plan, sharing her background and detailed information about what to expect working with her. The very next day she offered me a relaxing essential oil massage in my home. It's just what I needed. The following day we stayed in touch via text message updating about a final ultrasound appointment and phone calls with my OB to determine what the rest of the week might look like. Early that evening I went into active labor and sent her message right away. Just about an hour later she met me at the hospital. Once I was admitted, she helped set the atmosphere of the labor-delivery room with an essential oil diffuser and her calm aura. During labor not only did she comfort me with a relaxing foot massage, but she was also a hand to hold, a calming voice, and advocate.
The postpartum check in conversations and meetings were also significantly meaningful and helpful.
Samantha walking into my life was an amazing blessing and gift, and I cannot properly articulate the gratitude I have for her. She is an angel of birth and I'm so glad that she was a part of my journey. Now, a year later, I am so thankful for this amazing friend. I highly recommend her! May she be a blessing to many others!
-Kimberly Kinnecom
February 02, 2019
Samantha Leininger, CD(DONA)
Virago Birth Services | Doula & Photographer |
Birth Fee: $2000 to $3500
