I tracked my own feelings during the birth process. I found that when I paid attention to my own breathing, could I fully be present for the joy that unfolded before my eyes. 

When this new baby girl finally came into the world, I told her how hard she worked to get here and how happy we were to finally meet her. You wouldn't believe it. This baby turned her head around to see me! 

This was all the evidence that I needed to know that I am on this planet to help women have safer, undisturbed births. Ones where love shines through instead of fear. 

Thanks for reading. And, as my children keep growing, I will do this more and more. If you ever have a friend that wants what I have to offer, please send them my way. 

Much Love,
Lisa

Dear Clients,

After saying "No" to many pregnant clients over the years, I finally agreed to be a birth doula. I was afraid that I would be too sleep-deprived (I was right). I was afraid that I wouldn't have the support of my husband and friends (I was wrong). 

You see, I need to be at these births. I have found that my own personal growth these past few years has allowed me to be completely present and in the moment for my clients.  

Please read some notes I wrote to myself after the privelege of being with one of my doula clients:

I myself witnessed the connection I had made with my client's baby. Because this woman had worked with me during her pregnancy, each time I spoke to her during labor, I heard the baby's fetal heart monitor grow stronger and louder. 

I went with my intuition and followed my client's lead as to what she wanted for her baby's birth. I began massaging my client's feet/toes. Each time I did so she would get a stronger contraction. She said, "Keep doing that." 

Please read Lisa's letter about her Doula experience: