Testimonial for Laura Fortner, CD(DONA) from Brianne Land

Testimonial for Laura Fortner, CD(DONA)

My husband and I got connected with Laura Fortner and partnered with her through our first pregnancy. She helped me through having Covid at 6 weeks pregnant and all the things that first time moms worry about and go through. I felt so much comfort knowing she was only a text or phone call away. She was extremely kind and helpful through every phase of pregnancy. Obviously, we utilized her most during labor and delivery. My birth plan from the start was to go unmedicated and go into labor on my own. Unfortunately none of that happened, but Laura helped me through every step of the way. I ended up being almost 42 weeks and baby was not anywhere close to coming, so I went in to be induced. The day before the induction, Laura talked us through what the process might look like and calmed my anxiety about the whole thing because that was not something in my plan. After a slow 3 day induction, we all decided an epidural was best and she coached me through my greatest birth fear and was the voice my husband and I both needed when nothing had gone my way. Laura was exactly who we needed as our doula and I can't imagine having anyone else by our side through the process. When my birth plan went out the window she was there to tell me everything would be ok. She is kind, caring, knowledgeable, and not only an incredible doula, but an incredible human being. We love you Laura and are forever grateful for everything you did for us to get our angel baby earth side ??

-Brianne Land

September 18, 2021