Testimonial for Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
I cannot say enough positive words about Lauralee and my home birth experience, from the first initial call to our visit post baby! During our initial call, Lauralee was so informative and I felt an instant connection with her and knew I wanted her to be my doula! When meeting Lauralee, she had an instant calmness about her, is extremely genuine and easy going. Throughout my pregnancy, Lauralee was very responsive with any questions I had which made me feel at ease. When my contractions started and became consistant, Lauralee was by my side every step of the way. My contractions were extremely painful and Lauralee and my husband were my guiding light, helping me with my breathwork and reminding me that I got this. After 36 hours of painful contractions at home, my birth team decided it was best for me to transfer to the hospital because I wasn't progressing past 7cm. My husband and I weren't happy about having to transfer, but my birth team, husband and I felt like it was the right call for our healthy baby boy Jacob. I had all the confindence in Lauralee and my birth team that we made the right decision. Lauralee followed us to the hospital and continued to work her magic while I was there every step of the way. She gave me the extra boost of confidence that I can do this and the importance of advocating for myself in what I wanted if we ended up at the hospital. Even though sometimes your birth plan doesn't always go with what you envision, Lauralee is your girl getting you through Plan A, B or C. Lauralee also made my husband feel confident in his role as my birth partner during my pregnancy and when it was go time. He couldn't agree more with this review :) Thank you again Lauralee! We are so grateful for you and we know who to call for baby #2 :)
-Kirsty Tsalyuk
November 02, 2023
Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
Lightwood Maternity
Birth Fee: $2100
