Testimonial for Laura Griffis, Certified BRM® Pro and Spinning Babies®
Working with Laura was one of the best decisions my wife and I made in advance of our son's birth. At first, getting a doula was definitely more my wife's idea than mine. I wasn't against it, but it seemed like something extra that I didn't need and probably wouldn't like. But my wife wanted one, she would be doing all the work during the birth, and doulas are mostly for moms anyway, so it didn't really matter what I thought about it.
I was wrong. During the birth, Laura was as much of a resource for me as she was for my wife. I was surprised at how much of a difference it made. My wife and I were prepared - we read multiple books, took a birthing class, had our bags packed, etc., but once we got to the hospital that all slipped away. My wife was consumed by labor pains and all I cared about was that she and our baby were going to be all right.
Laura knew just what to do. She helped my wife work through her labor pains, had good suggestions on positions and pain relief, and helped us know what was normal (and not). For example, Laura expressed concern when my wife's epidural was not working as it should, which allowed us to raise the issue with the hospital staff and get the issue corrected. Other times, she stayed with my wife so I could eat or take a brief nap, which you don't think you'll need but you do. She took the pressure off of me so that I could just focus on being there for my wife.
I can't recommend Laura enough. She had the confidence that comes with experience, got along great with our doctor and nurses, and didn't impose her own preferences on us. She is warm, kind, patient, and really cares about making sure that you have a good birth. We are so grateful for her help delivering our healthy baby boy.
-Alan I.
February 11, 2020
Laura Griffis, Certified BRM® Pro and Spinning Babies®
New Life Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2100
