Testimonial for Danielle Lugrand, CPE, LCCE, CLC, AdvCD/AdvPCD(DONA)
FTM, attempted natural labor and delivery in a hospital setting. Would you go to court without a lawyer? A doula is your advocate at the hospital and Danielle is the best out there! Danielle kept me in control of my birth choices. I now remember the birth of my child as the most empowering, raw event of my life, many thanks to her. She is such a knowledgeable doula, and also incredibly personable. And since she’s the most experienced doula in OK, she knew everyone! This, along with her pleasant disposition are very helpful in a hospital setting.
I had planned for a hypnobirth, and Danielle was 100% onboard. I had done so much research on hypnobirthing, but Danielle knew even more and I was able to direct to her all my questions.
She taught me all the ways I can stand up for myself and all the choices that are mine to make but are often ignored in a hospital setting (eg, choosing not to have a hep lock upon admittance, I didn’t want to feel like a patient).
At the hospital, she applied counter pressure throughout all my contractions, and she coached my husband to do the same. I was able to embrace all my contractions without any drugs. I felt so strong and capable with my husband and Danielle by my side.
When complications arose during the birth, Danielle coached me through the best decisions to make, and I delivered a healthy baby girl via caesarean. There is a time and place for modern medicine to intervene (like when I tore my uterus) and together we were humble enough to be able to make the right decision at the right time.
I wholeheartedly recommend Danielle, my husband and I would have felt so helpless at the hospital without her. NO-one could take her place in providing the comforts she provided us during our birth experience. We love you Danielle, with all of our hearts.
-NazRC
June 17, 2019
Danielle Lugrand, CPE, LCCE, CLC, AdvCD/AdvPCD(DONA)
Agape Doula Service
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
