Here are the recommendations and comments from some of the delivering mothers I have had the priviledge of assisting during their labor and delivery:
***********************************************Lynn helped me feel both content and supported during my C-Section. What was most helpful to me was her knowledge about the hospital I delivered at and how I would be taken care of there. She helped me to feel confident about having a C-Section, even though it was not what I had planned. I would recommend her services to my friends. I consider her an asset to anyone’s delivery, vaginal or not. I’d be happy to be a reference for her! There was nothing I had to ask for. Lynn went above and beyond! Misty S. 4/08).
“Being a childbirth educator and having attended many births myself, I can, with some authority, share that Lynn’s services are invaluable for both parents, and I know that her nurturing presence left a positive imprint on our baby girl. Her positive presence and focus on what our needs and wants were and meeting them to the best of her ability, is what I liked most about Lynn’s services. Lynn was helpful to my husband and me in creating clarity around our birth plan.
I would use Lynn’s services again. Having Lynn at our birth was one of the best parts of my experience. I would be happy to be a reference for her”. – Amanda W. (11/1/07)
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"Lynn was tuned into my needs. She was ost helpful to me both during my pregnancy and during my labor and delivery. I had a positive experience. I feel that the fees for her services were reasonable. She was very good. I was glad to have her present for my birth." - Julie P. (12/24/06)
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"Lynn was very helpful at answering my questions and she had good suggestions during my labor and birth. Lynn was kind and compassionate and I would recommend her to my friends. She was helpful to my partner and to me. She spent 15 hours with me during my labor. Lynn was a lifesaver. I don't know how I could have labored without her. She was so helpful to me. Having Lynn at my labor and birth was the greatest thing I could of asked for!" - Lisa S. (3/18/07)
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"Lynn became an effective, helpful and critical part of the birth team. She was able to reinforce my suggestions and offer helpful explanations, advice and alternatives. She was kind and compassionate to everyone in the room and the family seemed to benefit from her presence. Lynn demonstrated professional behavior. Lynn was present for the laboring mother for over 15 hours. She never seemed to tire and was at the patient's bedside and "bath-side" for her entire labor. Lynn was wonderful, amazing, fantastic! Thank you so much." - Merrilynn A., NM (Nurse/Midwife). (3/6/07)
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HERE ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A LABOR DOULA PRESENT AT YOUR LABOR AND DELIVERY:
1. Shorten first-time labor by an average of 25%.
2. Reduce the need for a cesarean section by 50%.
3. Reduce requests for epidural anesthesia by 60%.
4. Reduce the need for forceps-assisted birth by 40%.