Testimonial for Lynzi Blacker CD/PCD(DONA)Lactation Consultant
First things first, our “plan” from the beginning was a “natural” birth in the hospital. That being said, we had known and Lynzi had reminded us that birth plans only go so far, and you really just never know what’s going to happen. In our case, our perfect plan was entirely side railed due to iugr resulting in an induction at 38 weeks, a cooks balloon, and then an epidural and IV fluids. Needless to say, not the situation we had been hoping for, BUT, and this is what’s truly important, in the end we had a beautiful birth to a healthy little girl and Lynzi was there supporting us at every turn! Before we go on, and for those that don’t want to read on, we would have Lynzi as our doula any day of the week!
? pre-birth: Lynzi provides an assortment of services pre-birth, but what we found most useful was the education she provided us on how to advocate for ourselves in the hospital , organizing a list of items we should bring to the hospital, suggestions of birth classes which we did participate in, and overall emotional support given our iugr situation.
? Labor / birth: during the induction period prior to my water breaking Lynzi came several times and helped with positions and stretches, stayed in the room while my spouse went home to shower, gave foot messages and just provided excellent support. The most amazing of which was a 6 hr period of intense contractions and pain associate with the cooks balloon where she re-assured my spouse and gave me constant foot messages which I was so grateful for. Ultimately my spouse and I agreed that it would be untenable to keep going with the cooks balloon without the pain relief and we decided the epidural was the best choice During active labor and birth, Lynzi helped with positioning, instructed my spouse on how to help and where to be, provided ice chips and water, and then guided me through the contractions all the way until the birth of our beautiful girl
-Alessandra
August 10, 2022
Birth Fee: $2200
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $70
