Testimonial for Lindsay Scott, CD(DONA),CPD(CAPPA)
When my water broke a week out from my due date, Lindsay was our very first call that afternoon. From that point on, for the next 35 (!) hours, she was a constant calming, positive and experienced presence and teammate during my labor and the birth of our son.
After laboring through the early stages with her support via phone, Lindsay came in as things started to pick up and immediately knew what to do. We soon made the decision to move to the bath, which I had previously looked at with skepticism as it looked stark and uninviting - Lindsay came in and transformed the entire space, including beautiful lighting, warmed blankets and a fresh popsicle. I remember being overcome with emotion and gratitude.
As the hours passed, I had to make a difficult decision that deviated from my original plan. I could not have asked for a better support than Lindsay. She reassured me that I could trust my intuition, that there was no right or wrong, and that she would be there every step of the way. Lindsay was key in translating the medical jargon to layman's terms for us and allowing us to make the best, informed decisions for us and our baby. When it turned to day three and we approached the time to push, I remember asking Lindsay "I am so tired, can I do this?" Lindsay just gave me a resounding "yes, you can do this", like there wasn't even a question. I can't explain how much I needed to hear this at that point in time. It powered me through the next hour of pushing - a process to which Lindsay was absolutely vital. She worked seamlessly with the L&D nurse, our OB, my husband, and my mental and physical state. We welcomed our son at 2:36am that day, and we couldn't imagine getting through the most grueling and rewarding experience of our lives without her.
-Shannon K.
May 03, 2024
Lindsay Scott, CD(DONA),CPD(CAPPA)
Empowered Birth Doula, LLC
Birth Fee: $850 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $50
