Testimonial for Michelle Lucas CD(DONA)
My husband and I were preparing to have our first baby, a little boy. We decided we were going to hire midwives and attempt to have a home water birth. I was very excited and wanted to build my team of supporters. Well, that included a doula! My husband was not on board, and he was very against someone coming in a taking "his place." Ultimately, there's no arguing with a pregnant hormonal woman, so we hired her! Michelle has a very calm and comforting demeanor about her, and what I loved most was when she prayed for us. For my last pre-nantal appointment with her I was slowly transitioning into active labor (I was 37 weeks). She could tell I was having contractions. I remember looking at the clock and it was 4pm. She had a feeling she'd be back later that night. My contractions were getting stronger and they would get worse when I tried to sleep. She came back to my house at midnight. Let me also point out that I called my midwives four times and they didn't believe I was in labor. Michelle had to call them and then they came over. I was in active labor for a good 12 hours when my midwives decided to leave me. I felt abandoned by them and I was shaking uncontrollably from adraneline and lack of sleep. Michelle stayed by my side and helped me get transferred to the hospital. She stayed with me all day and right before midnight, I gave birth. The entire time I was in labor, she comforted me, encouraged me to eat and drink, walk, take a shower, you name it. She also helped my husband know how to comfort me. When we got to the hospital, she spoke to the doctor on our behalf, she also had my birth plan and made sure it was to be followed. She was everything we didn't realize we needed. Oh, and my husband was so happy we hired her! Although I'm not happy with the birth center I was with, Michelle was the exact person we needed and I don't think I could've done it without her. She will definitely be with us for furture births!
-Breanna Bix
December 23, 2021
Michelle Lucas CD(DONA)
My Family Doula, Photography & Childbirth Ed
Birth Fee: $600 to $1250
