Testimonial for Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
When you need someone to advocate for what you want out of your labor and delivery, Lauralee is the person to have in your corner. With her calm and firm demeanor, she helped my husband and I navigate through our L&D journey, providing us with knowledge and resources along the way to make the best informed decisions.
My water broke on a Thursday evening, however, I wasn’t in active labor. She was there with us every step of the way, explaining what I was going through and what we could expect. Lauralee came once I was in active labor and was with us for close to 24 hours! She was the best support for me and my husband, helping get through contractions, think of pushing positions and making sure we were both cared for.
It was a challenging delivery. My baby was in OP position, however the hospital wasn’t able to inform us of this until after she arrived. Lauralee knew how much we wanted a vaginal birth and even when our provider had pretty much given up, she was the one pushing to figure out how we could make it happen. Ultimately, we made the decision to get a C-section after almost 48 hours. Until the last minute, Lauralee helped me think through different pushing positions and did not give up. She was an amazing coach and helped us focus in the moment and gave us confidence and comfort in a really stressful experience. Lauralee also caught things my providers had missed/ were not paying close attention to- like the fact that I hadn’t used the restroom the entire time I was at the hospital, even though I was constantly drinking water. Turns out my daughter was pushing against my bladder in such a way that I wasn’t able to go. Her close attention and experience is what enabled her to catch on to things that were otherwise missed.
Lauralee truly could not be more caring and supportive in her role as an advocate and she is steadfast to ensure you get as close to your birth plan as possible.
-Helia Jacobson
October 09, 2023
Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
Lightwood Maternity
Birth Fee: $2100
