Testimonial for Angela Lygren
The characteristic that stands out to me most about Angie is her warmth. She ALWAYS greeted me with a smile and often a hug. Even if she was tired you would never know, because she was always in a good mood. Her energy was so positive and welcoming. She is FUN to be around! I love the quote from Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” I highly recommend Angie as a doula to anyone because of the way she made me feel. She made me feel like I was super woman. She took care of my every need and anticipated my needs that I couldn't even articulate in the moment. Thankfully during my pregnancy and delivery no complications arose. Angie answered every question I had. I tested positive for group B strep and she didn't just give me her opinion, she gave me all the information I needed to make the best informed decision for my baby regarding antibiotics. I gave birth in the tub for the first time and I had no idea how to sit. I had a lot of back labor pain, so Angie suggested a position that helped me a ton and it was the most comfortable position to give birth for me. After baby was born, Catherine needed extra time getting fluid out. Angie's demeanor helped me get through what could have been a scary moment. I just watched as she knew exactly what to do. My baby was absolutely fine. Angie talked me through what she was doing and because she was calm, I could be calm. When I went to take a shower after birth. I didn't even realize that Angie was paying attention to me until I said outloud to myself "I did it!!" She came running over to me. I was confused. She didn't hear what I had said, but knew she heard something and was making sure I was okay and not as risk of collapsing (something I wasn't even thinking about). I got a laugh out of it and assured her I was fine, just congratulating myself.
-Melissa Welch
October 04, 2024
Angela Lygren
PNW Midwife Doula
Birth Fee: $2500 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $85
