“Liz Derry is gentle and understanding in matters of birth. She coached me through the pregnancy, labor and delivery of my second child and I was so happy to have not only a skilled professional, but a dedicated friend at my side. Her gifts to stay calm and supportive come naturally and I am so thankful she attended my birth. I was blessed by her peace and I still recall her help to be like that of an angel.” –Carrie, Corpus Christi, TX
“Liz was not just a midwife, but a friend, mentor, and therapist. She was the first to touch my baby boy and was always so soothing and helpful in every way. If I had an emotional problem, she was there and that goes for any problem in my pr…egnancy. She was especially amazing during labor and I couldn’t thank her or show her how much she meant to me for being so supportive and wonderful after the birth too. The day I met her there was an automatic connection due to her genuine personality and kind heart. She made sure that I had the birth I wanted and encouraged me to be the mother I wanted to be. I don’t think I could have had a better experience without Liz. She was seriously an angel in the whole process and can’t be any more thankful. I am still telling others how much of a godsend she was/is. My baby was posterior and there’s no doubt I would have ended up with a c-section if I were in the hospital, but with Liz’s help she made sure that we had a natural vaginal birth right there in my own home. When I become pregnant again, Liz will be the first person I call. Thanks for everything Liz! We really appreciate everything.” –Tera, Corpus Christi, TX
“For me, the mother in law, it had been almost 25 years since I had experienced child birth. Meeting you at the hospital door that morning seemed to add a calmness for us all. As you explained to us what was going on all during the process, this just seemed to give us an assurance as we moved thru this amazing event. In my opinion, you made this new Mother and Dad more self assured and confident as they delivered their beautiful baby boy. Thank you Liz for being there for us all! I would certainly recommend your services, especially to a new couple having their first child. How comforting it was to have your knowledge and experience by our side as we watched Bo being brought into this world. Thank you from one proud Grandmother!!” –Sandra
“ -Holly, Corpus Christi, TX
“Liz’s presence at our birth was so much more of a blessing than I had even imagined. Because I have Type 1 Diabetes, I was ruled out from a home birth, and my OB ended up deciding to induce me (with IV Pitocin) at 38 weeks. I wasn’t sure how my original dream of having a natural childbirth would fit into that situation nor how Liz’s role as a doula would change with a conventional hospital birth. Liz was such an amazing support through prenatal classes, which helped prepare me for laboring through contractions, and during the labor, especially up until the point I decided to get an epidural. I had a rare complication and ended up having a post partum hemorrhage and ended up going into surgery after the birth of our son, Boden. During this time, Liz was a vital support to my family by explaining the situation and reassuring them. I’m so thankful that Liz was a part of the birth of our first child, and I would most definitely recommend her to anyone considering having a doula assisted hospital birth.” –Evie, Corpus Christi, TX
“Liz was my doula for my son’s hospital birth. It was such a relief to have someone available to help educate me on what I was about to go through. Liz visited my home several times to discuss labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and a million… other things I had questions about. Even after my son was born she made sure to visit and check on how I was doing and how breastfeeding was going. She’s a wonderful support and she has a wealth of information. I highly recommend her, especially if you are like I was: a first time mom that had no clue what birth really entailed.” –Cassie, Corpus Christi, TX
“Liz is phenomenal! She has been present at the birth of both of our children. She was the best blessing my husband and I could have ever hoped for when delivering our son Tristan. Her patience, caring words and ability to help me focus on the end result of labour was amazing. She is what every woman needs to help get through the trials and tribulations of the labour process. I could go on forever as to how much we appreciated all her guidance before, during and after the birth of our son, but it is suffice to say that she is wonderful and I would recommend her a million times over. Liz is the best of the best Corpus Christi!!”
–Terri-Mother of Madilyn and Tristan, Corpus Christi, TX
“She is awesome! She did a wonderful job of caring and attending for our family. She has great patience and understanding. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a skilled doula.”
–Jesus-Father of Tristan and Madilyn, Corpus Christi, TX
“I came across Bay Area Birth, whether by pure chance or completely in God‘s plan, soon I found myself preparing for labor with such a nurturing, kind hearted, professional midwife, Liz Derry. Along with working with Liz, I also had the opportunity to work with and get to know her assistant Melinda Pond and Doula, Alysia Dement. Each prenatal visit was a learning experience for me. There wasn’t a single visit from Liz and Melinda that I didn’t learn something helpful or useful, but more importantly, each visit was so much more personal than any visit to a obstetrician or even family doctor. I am completely convinced that if it wasn’t for Alysia’s efforts and hours of putting my needs before her own, were what kept active labor going so smooth for me. She definitely has a natural feel for assisting in child birth. Tiffani Cisneros, is a talented, professional photographer, that was present during my labor and captured all of the most beautiful and crucial moments through out Trustan’s birth. Meeting and getting to know Liz had opened so many doors leading to such a beautiful and easy home water birth and what I consider, four new life long friends.”
–Kayla, mom of Trustan, Corpus Christi, TX
“ I loved my home birth!! It was so much better than I expected. I have had two c-sections in the hospital and one birth at home, I healed faster at home with zero medications than I did at the hospital. Even my husband loved birthing at home.”
– Lindsey, Rockport, TX
“I had Liz as my midwife. I am not much of a writer but I do want to say that Liz was wonderful! I had an uneventful pregnancy and home birth. Liz was always very thorough and was sure to answer every one of my questions until I was completely satisfied. She was very patient and kind. I was fortunate to have been recommended to her and will go to her first if I plan to have another baby.”
–Erin, Victoria, TX
“ I’m here to say that Liz is AWESOME!! I moved to the area a little more than halfway through my pregnancy, and she so wanted me to have the birth experience I wanted that she worked with me financially, and also was my first friend here! She answered any questions and concerns (which were many because I have anxiety issues : ) ) completely and MORE THAN ONCE. She always put my mind at ease when I had moments of anxiousness, and she was always available to me when I needed to text or call about something. On the day of labor she came over right away and waited with me and kept me calm and nourished while we waited for things to pick up. And here is the most amazing thing about Liz… even with my husband and my mother there, her demeanor is so calm and nurturing that when things got “intense” during transition, all I wanted was LIZ next to me!! Haha I made everyone else go away! And she was able to calm me even though I was scared right at the end. Liz and her team were awesome at my birth, and even when I was afraid there was never, ever a moment that I did not feel SUPPORTED and SAFE with them there holding my hand and saying all the right things. Thank you Liz, Melinda, and Alysia, for being there for me for the most empowering and beautiful event thus far in my life! “
–Danielle, Corpus Christi
“After years of infertility issues and a roller coaster of emotions to have a successful pregnancy; my husband Shawn and I were anxious for the birth of our first baby. I really needed the support, comfort and strength of another. I wanted a soundboard, someone patient, loving, kind and consistent. A women who not only knew what it was like to become a mother for the first time but was sensitive to empower others with her guidance. I found all that and more in Alysia. She was my crutch and ALWAYS there to validate my 101 questions and concerns with a sweet smile and encouragement throughout my pregnancy. My nurse nightingale of sorts. I had pictured the perfect birth plan for me with a splash of drama…thought it would be cool to be checking out at the grocery store and have my water break. Be able to go home and take a relaxing shower, do a lil’ labor yoga and eat some real food while going through most difficult part of my labor at home…before being rushed off to the hospital by my husband on the speediest horse and buggy he could corral. Ok maybe a tad bit on the drama side but, that’s me:) Have as much of a natural experience as possible. Well unfortunatly that all changed at my 37 week check-up and my doctor gave me her plan. She was concerned for the size of the baby and explained that by inducing early we would be able to have the vaginal birth we had anticipated and reduce chance of c-section. I remember calling Alysia from the parking lot really upset that I was not going to be able to experience going into labor naturally and would have to be induced by the following week. She again greeted me with that same confidence that everything would be fine, doc had our best interest in mind and when it was all said and done we would have a baby just the same. And sure enough 19 hours after being induced and @ 3 hours of pushing our baby boy made his debut at a whopping 6lbs. 12oz…..oh yea you better believe I asked for a second opinion on that weigh in! Alysia was never far away and always creatively encouraging. Even through those difficult “I DON’T THINK I CAN DO THIS ANYMORE!” moments. And when came right down to those final few pushes she was the rock that helped to anchor my emotions. And with one final glance at my husband….who was no longer in reach but giving me a solid thumbs up! I felt her embrace and her eyes spoke volumes that brought me great peace and comfort. I dont believe its a natural instinct to “mother” just because your a woman; but instead a great gift. And although you may deserve to sit high on your thrown as a Queen; you walk the path of a servant instead. Constantly putting others needs before their own….that’s Alysia. Someone who has been a friend, confidant, coach and cheerleader throughout the years. I think of her as my soul sister; someone whom I have an eternal bond with. I’m grateful for her and wish her the best of luck in all she does.”
-Stephanie Barkdull
Corpus Christi, TX
