Testimonial for Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
Hiring Lauralee as our doula was the best thing we could have done for our pregnancy. She was an integral and essential part of our birth experience.
Lauralee is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, clear, and encouraging. She provides a very thorough and balanced presentation of information to help you make an informed decision. I was so grateful for this, because as a first time mom, I was learning a lot through my pregnancy, and Lauralee was a wealth of knowledge who was more than willing to answer our questions and point us to resources.
Before the birth, I felt supported and empowered learning from Lauralee. She offered several zoom calls and a home visit that taught us about the birth experience and helped us understand decisions we’d have to make along the way. Between visits and check ins, she was very responsive via text and always willing to help. Her sense of humor, kindness, calm energy, and nurturing presence were a balm to any anxiety I felt.
My water broke before I went into labor. Lauralee guided us through every step along the way, and helped out with some ideas to get labor going again when it stalled. During the birth, she was there armed with knowledge, a calming presence, and a TENS unit that helped me through the pain.
She also took detailed notes during the labor and took wonderful photos that we’ll treasure forever. Lauralee stayed with us after the birth to get us situated, and then did a follow up visit where she shared the photos and notes and we could process everything and reflect on the experience.
She helped me and my husband feel encouraged, supported, and empowered, and my pregnancy, labor, and birth would not have been the same without her guidance. I highly recommend Lauralee’s doula services for any pregnancy. She is also a lovely person and I am so glad we’ve been able to get to know her!
-Meg and Roland
January 20, 2024
Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
Lightwood Maternity
Birth Fee: $2100
