"Lisa, from the moment she arrived in my home, brought with her a sense of peace, hard work, and attentiveness to me during my labor and physical and emotional support that helped me to have a successful birth."
~ Momma M
"I highly recommend Lisa's doula services. She was amazingly kind, supportive and encouraging, but also respectful of the roles of my husband and midwife at our birth. She was exactly what we needed to have the most positive birth experience possible. I felt that Lisa was there with helpful suggestions when we needed them. It was more like having a trusted friend at my baby's birth, and not a "stranger", which was what I was worried about when I began considering a doula. We are so glad that we chose to have Lisa be a part of our baby's birth!"
~ Momma E
"I highly recommend Lisa's doula services. She was amazingly kind, supportive and encouraging, but also respectful of the roles of my husband and midwife at our birth. She was exactly what we needed to have the most positive birth experience possible. I felt that Lisa was there with helpful suggestions when we needed them. It was more like having a trusted friend at my baby's birth, and not a "stranger", which was what I was worried about when I began considering a doula. We are so glad that we chose to have Lisa be a part of our baby's birth!"
~ Momma E
"Lisa's knowledge and helpful suggestions made this labor the easiest, at least for me! She was able to provide [my wife] with a lot of encouragement and knew when to relax and when to be serious. She has a natural gift for this, and I would absolutely recommend her to many others in the future. Having someone else to help during the labor relieved me of a lot of stress, allowing me to enjoy the birth of our child a lot more than the previous births."
~ Daddy D
"I was able to get through a natural delivery - something I strongly desired - because of the team that supported me through each contraction and push. Lisa was such a major part of that and was such an encouragement."
~ Momma C
Lisa is a fabulous doula, we were so fortunate to have her by our side during the birth of our daughter. She was like an angel guiding us through the birth journey. Her suggestions helped ease the labor pain and helped me to push was effectively. My OBGYN was so impressed with Lisa she asked me for her cards to give to other expecting mothers in her practice! We will definitely ask Lisa to attend the births of all our children :)
~Momma G
Lisa is a fabulous doula, we were so fortunate to have her by our side during the birth of our daughter. She was like an angel guiding us through the birth journey. Her suggestions helped ease the labor pain and helped me to push was effectively. My OBGYN was so impressed with Lisa she asked me for her cards to give to other expecting mothers in her practice! We will definitely ask Lisa to attend the births of all our children :)
~Momma G
"Great addition to the delivery team. Pleasant demeanor. Very professional."
~ OB Doctor
"Lisa was absolutely wonderful in her approach to guiding and supporting me during one of the most challenging times in my life, the birth of my son. Lisa was a calming supportive presence. I was one of those fortunate people who at the last minute was able to get assistance from Lisa. She helped me with pain management by keeping me focused on my breathing, suggesting positions to facilitate labor, and her appropriate way of intervening made the experience a treasure. I am forever grateful for Lisa's assistance in participation in my joy of bringing my son into the world. "
~ Momma A
"She is without a doubt doing the job she is meant to do. I had a wonderful time with her. Awesome part of the team. Can't wait to work with her again."
~ a labor and delivery Nurse
"Lisa has a very quiet, soothing manner, which helped the client with her fears."
~ a midwife
"She exceeded all the expectations I had, and did an incredible job reassuring and comforting my wife. I can't imagine my wife having been able to do a natural childbirth without her."
~ Daddy C
"You were so in tune and so deeply connected to [the mother] during her labor, it was beautiful to witness."
~ a midwife
"I planned to have a natural birth. Four days after my due date I found myself driving to the hospital for an induction. I tried to avoid any level of intervention but it was vital that I induce. I had great fears going into that type of labor. I knew that induction would most likely lead to a slippery slope of interventions. I felt like a failure.
On the way there, I called Lisa to talk about our plans and felt compelled to share my fears. I was seriously feeling inadequate and helpless. Lisa was patient and proceeded to encourage me. Her words were not forced or cliché. She knew of my faith in God. Lisa spoke gentle and wise words. Through a series of unanticipated events during pregnancy and that conversation with Lisa, I found healing hours before my baby daughter's birth. Had I not been able to overcome the strong emotions and discouragement, I would not have had enough strength to see my beautiful baby through the birth challenges."
~ Momma A
"Lisa Patterson has been a constant support to CVD for a number of years.
Doula of the Month for May 2012!"
"I planned to have a natural birth. Four days after my due date I found myself driving to the hospital for an induction. I tried to avoid any level of intervention but it was vital that I induce. I had great fears going into that type of labor. I knew that induction would most likely lead to a slippery slope of interventions. I felt like a failure.
On the way there, I called Lisa to talk about our plans and felt compelled to share my fears. I was seriously feeling inadequate and helpless. Lisa was patient and proceeded to encourage me. Her words were not forced or cliché. She knew of my faith in God. Lisa spoke gentle and wise words. Through a series of unanticipated events during pregnancy and that conversation with Lisa, I found healing hours before my baby daughter's birth. Had I not been able to overcome the strong emotions and discouragement, I would not have had enough strength to see my beautiful baby through the birth challenges."
~ Momma A
"Lisa Patterson has been a constant support to CVD for a number of years.
Doula of the Month for May 2012!"
