Testimonial for Grace Lape CD(DONA)
Grace was with me for all three of my unmedicated births. Before looking at hiring a doula my husband was very skeptical and truly felt like it wasn't necessary, but went along with it because it was what I wanted. Following the birth of our first baby he raved about what a huge help it was to have her by our side. Not only for me, but also for him. She helped guide him on what to do when and even allowed him to get a break to eat without leaving me alone. She was such a wonderful resource as different things arose such a gestational diabetes, potential for induction, etc. She was so reassuring and willing to share prior experience and also listen to any concerns or worries we were having.
Grace is warm, friendly, kind and the perfect balance of being an advocate for you without being pushy. There were times I wanted to give up on my personal goal of unmedicated births and she challenged me to remember why I had that goal without making me feel bad. She is truly exactly what we needed for support.
She turned my skeptical husband into a believer so much that he was the first person to ask when I was going to contact her for my next two pregnancies. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone regardless of the type of birth you're planning to have.
-Melissa Smith
June 29, 2023
Grace Lape CD(DONA)
Doula by Grace LLC
Birth Fee: $1500
Postpartum Rate: $30
