kind words from former clients
“Lucy is an incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate midwife. She cared for me throughout my pregnancy and her support during my labor was unwavering - not just physical support but mental as well. There was not a time when I wasn’t heard or loved. I have so many words to describe Lucy. Her kindness radiates like a warm glow and makes you feel so at peace. Her strength, wisdom, energy, & spirit was so appreciated. I felt incredibly lucky to have her as a midwife. My husband also felt cared for - that he wasn’t just my support person, but also a new dad whose feelings were honored and acknowledged - as we were guided gently into parenthood.”
“I could easily say a million good things about my experience with Lucy as a midwife. She is smart, compassionate, funny, and best of all, incredibly skilled. I felt safe and supported in my journey 100 percent of the time. I looked forward to attending every check up both pre and post natal and can truly say to this day, I miss seeing Lucy’s face so often (my daughter is almost one year).
I ended up delivering at 42 + 1 as a first time mom. Through that experience, I never felt pressured to think about hospital induction (the word was seriously never brought up), we just took one day at a time. Lucy supported me in trusting my body and assisted with all necessary tests to ensure that babe was doing well (she was!). During the actual home birth (after a monitored herbal induction and cervical sweep), I was surrounded by my husband, 3 amazing midwives including Lucy and all of their calm energy. It was everything I hoped for. We laughed and cried together. It was beautiful.
I cannot stress enough how amazing Lucy is! She gracefully supported both mom and baby through a HUGE, amazing, transitional time. As a new mom, I cherished the gentle guidance and encouragement she provided. Lucy is the perfect combination of professional, relaxed, loving and skillful. I truly appreciate my birthing experience and would choose this path a million times over. My family and I are forever grateful for the positive impact Lucy has made on our lives.”
“Lucy was such a strong and supportive asset to my birth team. Without her confident and comforting presence at my home birth, I don’t know if I would have been able to make it through that last stretch. I really enjoyed her wonderfully holistic approach and kindness during my prenatal appts. I am so grateful for her and I know she will make any family’s experience in this birthing journey a wonderful one!”
“My entire life I was terrified of the idea of giving birth. I grew up hearing my mother’s horror stores of her 5 hospital births. Stories filled with unnecessary medical interventions, dismissal by doctors, even threats when she dared advocate for herself. When I became pregnant I knew that I wanted to bring my son into the world in the most natural and loving way I could. Although I was still terrified, I knew that I wanted to have a home birth. I also knew that I needed to find a midwife who would help me overcome my fears and find my strength.
Lucy was a pivotal part of my midwife team. From the first day my partner and I met with her we were immediately struck by her calm and comforting presence. Throughout our pregnancy journey together she was an amazing wealth of knowledge and support. She also did an amazing job of helping my partner feel heard. It is so easy for fathers to be pushed aside during pregnancy and ignored. Lucy always checked in with him to see how he was coping and what his concerns were.
During my labor I often felt like I was in a dream. Memories can be very hazy, but the moments that stick with me are all with Lucy. Her cheering me on, wiping my forehead with a cool cloth, and reassuring me that I was doing amazing. She could read me in those moments when my own communication was limited. Lucy was exactly who I needed to help me dig deep to find my inner primal strength. She gave me the birth that I always dreamed of, and held my hand as I made the transition from maiden into a mother. I can’t imagine going through such a transformative moment without having had her by my side.”
“If you are considering having Lucy as a part of your birth team, DO IT. She is truly amazing. My birth experience didn’t go as I “planned” and I had to be transferred to the hospital from home. I was so impressed with Lucy’s calm spirit through it all which kept me calm and focused as well. She was quick to act when action needed to be taken and made sure I knew all of my options. Lucy was right there with me though it all. She transferred with me and stayed in my hospital room acting as a doula in the process, which was such a gift.
Lucy has this innate, intuitive spirit about her that comes with a strong trust in your body’s capabilities. She is a provider that doesn’t just tell you what to do but really wants to know your input and feelings about any topic of the birth process so that you are comfortable with it all. I remember being really worried about going over my due date and instead of just saying “that’s normal” she dove into that with me and unpacked how I was feeling, why I was nervous, explained options for helping the natural process of birth to start if I wanted it to, and let me decide...knowing she fully supported my decision and was beside me.
Lucy has a wonderful spirit. You are lucky if you get to have her as a part of your birth team! ”
“We are so glad that Lucy was a part of our birth experience. She was enormously helpful and responsive before, during, and after the birth of our second son. We needed someone who could understand our complicated situation and build up our confidence, especially since our first son’s birth was a difficult experience. Lucy brought the compassion and attentiveness that we needed. We went into the birth feeling very grateful for her support and more confident because of it. She spent 15 straight hours with us during the birth, and throughout that time she was calm, reassuring, and completely oriented to our needs. She gave us guidance without ever judging or steering our decisions, and she was a crucial and caring presence throughout. We couldn’t recommend her more strongly.”
“When I reflect on my intense 45-hour home labor, joyful memories come rushing back. Lucy’s placating style in supporting me during this epic journey along with her fortitude and her unyielding ability to empower me saved me from a hospital birth. She did not leave my home from Friday evening until my beautiful baby finally emerged on Sunday morning. Lucy reminded me to stay fully present and focused on my breath with each contraction and encouraged me to cry when it was needed. She held my hand and talked me through contractions while laboring in the tub when even my husband needed a break. She always picked the perfect inspirational words and, more importantly, knew when a quiet presence was preferred.
My time spent with Lucy leading up to the birth was comforting and informative from the very beginning. Our meetings and correspondence were always encouraging, sweet, and very positive. Her presence prior to and during labor was more than that of a counselor, friend, or even a dear parent. It was something greater and unexpected – a combination of all the supportive people in your life but without the negativity or judgement. My birth story still seems like a dream, a very magical dream, and Lucy was a driving force.”
“With both my children, I spent a number of hours in the middle of the night laboring at home. Lucy was there for all of it, and helped us determine when it was time to go to the hospital. It was such a relief to have her calming presence there, both for me and for my husband. I was immediately struck by how much less pain I experienced when she put pressure on my back and hips whenever the contractions came. She helped me to keep my head in the moment, to not think further ahead than the current contraction, and provided constant encouragement in the moments when I needed it most. There were several times during labor when I didn’t know if I could do it, and I don’t think I would have been able to if Lucy hadn’t been there to talk to me and physically support me through it. ”