Testimonials
Choosing to have a doula was one of the best decisions we made regarding our birth plan. Corinne has a wonderfully calm and caring presence that is wonderful to be around. She helped guide us through some unexpected twists in the birth of our son and was such a help. It’s hard to imagine how we would have fared without her. She was an extra person to hold hands with, an added voice of encouragement, and a knowledgeable advocate.
~Heather and Eric
Corinne’s help and support was truly invaluable throughout the entire process. From the prenatal visits to everything she did to help me through the, at times very challenging, labor process, she was there to help educate, motivate, encourage and just listen to my needs. Corinne made the experience so much better for me and my family.
~Melissa
I chose to have a doula to provide support to me and my husband during the birth of our first child. I felt so fortunate to find Lena for this important role. Lena has a calm and competent presence that gave me confidence both before and during the birth. She worked to answer my questions and identify my options as we prepared for the big day. She provided encouragement without judgment, allowing me to discover the path that was right for us. I hope that many other mothers will enjoy the guidance of such a supportive doula.
~Roberta and Ben
Choosing to work with Lena was by far the best decision we made regarding the birth of our first child. Without her tirelessly calm and encouraging support throughout the birth, we don’t know how we would have endured. As a result, we now have a positive memory of what was a tricky and somewhat difficult birth experience. Lena’s keen intuition, wealth of knowledge, and reliability assured us we were in the right hands. Having that piece of mind throughout labor and birth was priceless.
A few weeks after the birth, she visited us and gave us a wonderfully thoughtful and touching birth narrative from her perspective. What a gift to our whole family and especially to our daughter who will always have this special document letting her know how she came into the world.
~Riho and Hunter
Lena’s and her doula services are an amazing gift that I would wish upon any expecting mother and family. I had just given birth to twin girls in January 2009 and was expecting a baby boy in May 2010. I was a very busy and pregnant mama, to say the least, when we met Lena in April. Lena’s arrival was a breath of fresh air! She provided child care, light cleaning, meals and education for us prior to the birth of our son. We created a birthing plan to assist with the big day. Our twin daughters fell in love with her from the beginning; they enjoyed playing and singing songs with her while mommy took a much needed nap.
On the day of our son Jaxon’s arrival Lena met us at the hospital. She brought food, gave massage and direction, helped us to keep the environment calm and made sure our labor plan was followed. Lena exudes peacefulness and helped pass that on to me (and my family) during the labor process. She was an amazing addition to my labor team.
After Jaxon returned home, Lena was there to once again provide childcare, information and comfort to make our transition home a smooth one. Lena’s doula services have been invaluable to my family and I. In fact, her assistance contributed to my decision to change careers to a care based occupation. I highly recommend Lena Wood and Cascadia Birth Services.
~Marie and Adam
I have worked with Lena twice at Kaiser Sunnyside. Both times I have been struck by her wonderful, calm presence, which is so beautifully blended with knowledge. As a CNM working with her, I feel absolutely confident in her abilities and so glad to have her as part of my patients’ care/support team. I asked Lena for her contact information today so that I may recommend her to my clients in the future.
Last night when I was working with Lena the thought occurred to me that she is one of those special people who has a truly unique and special ability to be with women during labor and birth.
~Robi Jaspin, Certified Nurse Midwife
Since this was our first child, we weren’t sure what to expect, so having the additional support of a labor doula during delivery was a blessing. The best thing about the experience was knowing that Lena and Corinne were prepared to take as large or small a role in the labor process as we were comfortable with. We are so thankful to have had Lena and Corinne with our family throughout the childbirth process.
~Lisa and Chris