" Shea was so supportive at the birth of my daughter Emma Grace. I was overwhelmed with the pain and she understood that medication (an epidural) was something that I would want. She asked all the time if I needed anything or wanted anything. Got me ice and snacks when she thought I needed it. She did this so that my husband, Steve, could remain at my side as much as possible. She was intuitive and seemed to know when something was off.

She was also a wonderful advocate, as being in labor it's hard to speak what you feel or need from the staff. My husband had a want/need to catch our daughter when I started to push. Shea was the advocate for not just me, but for him as well. The Doctor coach him through bringing our daughter into the world, all because of Shea. It meant quite a lot to have her there. And I am extremely grateful that she was there. To double team with my husband in reminding me, "yes, you can!" when I was saying, "no, I can't!"

Telling us both that we were strong. That I was strong, when I felt so much like I was at my weakest.

Shea was a great guide, and a wonderful doula/coach to our family."

~Dale Luce ,  MidState Medical Center