When my wife first told me she was pregnant, I was beyond the moon excited! We were a bit older, and having been previously married with two older children, I figured that this was nothing new, business as usual.

When my wife said she wanted to hire a doula, I was literally like “what is a doula,” quickly followed with, “how much is this going to cost?”

I was completely dead set against it, but we met Lacey and even though she was an awesome person, I still wasn’t sold. I went along with it for my wife. The support started right away. My wife would text and chat with Lacey more and more over the next couple months, and would be there as a sounding board and overall just a calm voice in all of the crazy that goes with being pregnant.

Finally, the big day! My wife suffered with back labor for HOURS, the cure for which was literally pressing her hips to relieve the pressure. Hour after hour, uncomfortable position after uncomfortable position, our daughter was born. I could not have done it without Lacey being by my side, and more importantly, my wife needed her strength and words of encouragement throughout.

After the birth, she was the first to remind me that it had been hours since I ate, to go and eat something. That was unexpected, wasn’t she just there for my wife?? Looking back, i could have paid double, triple what I did, and it would still have been worth every single penny.
When my wife found out she was pregnant again, I think I was more excited to tell Lacey than she was.

Words don’t quite express how much Lacey and her team were the single biggest support that we had from the beginning to the end. If you are unsure or hesitant, it is worth it!!!

At first I was skeptical, I didn’t think a Doula was necessary. After going through the pregnancy and birth process, I realize just how much I didn’t know. Having Lacey was like having a knowledgeable friend every step of the way. Hiring a doula made my wife happy and comfortable, which made me happy. I also didn’t have to worry about remembering my wife’s intake information, birthing plan, or notice if the baby had her first poop, Lacey handled all of that. She even beat me to the hospital. Guys, just do it.

I’ve worked with Lacey many times (I am a midwife) and greatly look forward to it each time. I breath a deep sigh of relief when I know one of my families has hired her knowing how well they will be cared for, how reliable she is and the high standards to which she strives.

Lacey is absolutely incredible! As a nervous first timer who decided late in game to attempt a natural birth, Lacey was exactly the support I needed. She exudes warmth, positive energy, and a much needed sense of humor. Five minutes into our first meeting, I knew I could do this with her by my side. (My husband was also totally anti-doula until our meeting with Lacey)

She was encouraging and responsive during my quick, home labor, and invaluable at my hospital delivery. (Lacey knew key medical info for my intake my husband couldn’t remember!) After the baby’s birth, my husband was able to give his full attention to our daughter while Lacey brought me drinks, snacks, cool compresses and reassurance during the afterbirth. I credit Lacey completely with my breastfeeding success. She helped my daughter to latch in the delivery suite when I did not even have the energy to sit up.

Lacey also captured several photos my family will treasure forever. I am so deeply grateful and plan to have Lacey by my side for all future births.

Lacey and Jackie came to us much later in our pregnancy- around 38 weeks maybe. My doula for our first born, who also happens to be my sister, was going to be out of town and Lacey was highly recommended by our midwives at Rising Moon. After meeting Lacey for the first time, my husband and I felt a breath of relief that we had found someone to play such an important role in the home birth of our second child. We felt comfortable and confident with her. We spoke on the phone numerous times before the big day. When the big day came Lacey and Jackie listened to our needs, were there when we needed them, took a step back when not needed, and consistently reminded me that I could do this! It’s been 4 months now and Lacey still reaches out to keep in touch and offer advice not only as a doula but as a mother and a friend. I highly recommend Lacey and King of Prussia Doulas.