Testimonial for Laurie Craft, MA
Pretty much every non-traumatic thing that could go wrong with our pregnancy did go wrong, from not getting our birth plan even down to our home remodel that was supposed to be done in the first trimester lagging on until weeks before the birth. We were supposed to be at a birth center but when the amniotic fluid tested low and our baby didn't do well on her stress test, they sent us to a hospital- but not even a hospital in Seattle. We had to go out to Issaquah. Induction was required, back labor happened, an epidural happened. One by one, every point of our plan was cancelled. Other than two aspects- Laurie was there, and the baby came out healthy with no surgeries required. We had been late adopters of having a doula, contacting Laurie a few months before the due date but she turned out to be a godsend. She was a calm, steady presence throughout the process. She was a walking talking birthing class unto herself. She advocated for Mom's wishes at the hospital. She helped coach Dad through the process and made sure he got food and breaks from backrubs throughout the two days of labor. And in the first few months of Baby's life she has been a invaluable resource for us as new parents. And her demeanor is both kind and authentic. We would happily recommend her to anyone unsure about how to do this crazy process.
-John and Colette
July 30, 2019
Laurie Craft, MA
Calm
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $100
