Testimonial for Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
I have been meaning to write this review for so many months now. My name is Kifany and I am a Physician Assistant. While going through my OB rotation in school, I unfortunately saw and heard many things that made me very nervous. C-sections were far too common and actually preferred while I was there. So many things made me see many red flags in the system of traditional hospital births. It was after that rotation that I decided if I was ever going to be pregnant and give birth, that I would hire a midwife or a Doula. I found Lauralee when I was far into my pregnancy. I wanted to have a natural birth with no interventions if possible, and that is exactly what I was able to have. My birthing experience for my very first time was incredible! Lauralee is very easy-going, which just makes it even better to have her by your side throughout one of the most challenging things you will ever do. The last hour up until Avyanna arrived, Lauralee was right there by my side, helping me through. My mind started to give up towards the end, and I was questioning whether or not I could do it. She was there to reassure me that I got this and reminded me to keep breathing. She gave me a sense of comfort. She helped me get into different positions during active labor that helped me keep progressing. On top of all of this, she was also there for my husband and helped him, help me. It can be challenging for your significant other to know exactly what to do in these times and she made him feel very comfortable as well. She also helped me heal faster post-partum with her tips and tricks! She is absolutely incredible and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone and everyone. I recently moved out of the area, and I told her I would literally drive closer to her to have have her help me have my second baby when that time comes lol! She is a true gift in the Doula world and I will forever be grateful to her for allowing me to have the exact birthing experience that I dreamed of!
-Kifany Consagra
September 28, 2023
Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
Lightwood Maternity
Birth Fee: $2100
