Testimonial for Alysa St. Charles, MA, CBD(CBI), CLC, LCCE
Alysa is incredible. She guided us through our first birth experience in a positive, reassuring, knowledgeable, and meaningful way. We are grateful she was there with us the entire way. When we have a second baby, we want Alysa with us again.
Alysa's warm, radiant, positive energy put us at ease instantly. This is our first child. We were overwhelmed. Through prenatal visits, she kindly and patiently helped us understand what to expect, answering endless questions. When the due date arrived we felt ready.
The due date passed. Alysa remained ready for the call; checking in regularly. Five days later, in the middle of the night, Alysa was overjoyed to receive our call. She tracked with us through early labor and joined us at the hospital exactly when we had planned.
Alysa was thoughtfully attentive to our needs through a full day of laboring - she helped with stretches, repositioning, and kind, light-hearted meaningful conversation.
When Baby was ready to arrive, Alysa knew just what to do. It was obvious that this is what she was made to do. This is her passion. She filled the room with whole-hearted cheering and encouragement and was hands-on in the best ways. She guided Dad kindly in ways that he could be actively helpful and fully present.
At one point Dad became very anxious over how things were going. Alysa's kind and soothing words, sincere eye contact, and gentle hand on the back assured him that Mom and Baby will be okay... the anxiety subsided. And Alsya was right, everyone was okay. Alysa stayed with us very late into the next night until we were safely moved to our postpartum room.
There's no way we would have wanted to do this without Alysa, even if we could have. She was such a blessing to have with us through the whole experience. We are grateful to have her as part of the story of the birth of our son. And we look forward to carrying on this new relationship ever more.
-Karen Ressue & Randall Holl
June 11, 2024
Alysa St. Charles, MA, CBD(CBI), CLC, LCCE
Cloverleaf Doula
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $65
