Testimonial for Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
I can't say enough positive things about my birth and the support I received before, during and after my pregnancy. LauraLee helped me and my partner feel prepared before labor even started. I knew exactly what to ask my care team in the last few appointments and had a flexible but defined birth plan that her guidance helped me articulate. She helped me know what was happening in my body as labor began and progressed and when it was time to go to the hospital. When I got there, I was already five centimeters dialated. I never would have felt comfortable enough laboring at home for as long as I did without her guidance. She gave me invaluable feedback throughout my labor and birth that helped me make informed decisions. She helped ease my partners anxiety by answering his questions and coaching him through what might be helpful to me throughout each stage of labor. After my son arrived she was available for practical and emotional support, which was definitely needed the first week or two postpartum. She shot the most beautiful photos of our birth that I will treasure forever! & came over for our postpartum visit with the most delicious lactation cookies that I'm still making four months into breastfeeding!
As a people pleaser, I was hesitant to hire a doula. I was afraid that this person would unintentionally take over my birth and it wouldn't be mine. I never felt pressured to do anything I wasn't comfortable with. LauraLee gave me the tools to feel confident to ask for what I want and advocate for myself and my baby. This experience changed me, and I will carry it into my entire parenting journey.
Hire her. Birthworkers are heroes and LauraLee is the best of the best!
-Monique
July 18, 2023
Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
Lightwood Maternity
Birth Fee: $2100
