Abigail was the absolute right choice for my home birth with my son. My daughter had been born in a birthing center in the water, and I was sure I could have another safe and gentle birth the second time. As a midwife, I find Abigail is sensitive and trusting enough to know how to simply be present and supportive of the process of labor and birth, as well as knowledgeable and intuitive to know when to intervene or offer suggestions. With her, I felt completely safe, relaxed, cared for and nurtured, which enabled me to have a very easy labor and birth. There is nothing I would have done differently!

Danielle H.

Abigail is a wonderful midwife. She delivered all three of my babies. She has a heart of gold and is very passionate about her job. Not only is she a great midwife, she became a great friend and companion along the way. Abigail made my birthing experiences very pleasant. She made sure I was comfortable throughout the deliveries. She made herself available at my convenience. She went out of her way every time to be there to deliver my babies even when she wasn't on call. Abigail is an excellent midwife as well as committed to what she does.

Evanne G.

I was introduced to the idea of using a midwife by my insurance. I'd always had an OB/GYN in the past but decided to give it a try with my second pregnancy. I was immediately taken with the experience. Instead of treating my pregnancy like a disease that needed "treatment", Abigail supported and cared for me as a whole person (and my baby too!). My only regret was there was not a birthing center in Albuquerque at the time. Even so, she made the delivery very special and personalized too. With my first child, who was delivered by an OB/GYN, I didn't even see a doctor until "showtime", after having been in labor for about 30 hours. Abigail, on the other hand, was checking on me and my labor progress every step of the way, even though she was off-duty. She made me feel safe and calm during a very anxious time. I valued the experience so much that when I found out I was pregnant with my third child, she was my first call!

Lorrie C.

My husband and I truly feel blessed that Abigail was there to deliver both of our sons. Each birthing experience, while unique in their own ways, was made better through Abigail's expertise. Through both deliveries Abigail exhibited the utmost in professionalism, but, more importantly, her genuine warmth and the love she brings to her vocation is something that must be experienced to appreciate. We felt safe, well informed, and well taken care of. My post partum care was excellent as well. Abigail took the time to make sure both my baby and I were doing well. She supports your mental well-being as well as physical. Abigail's commitment to this very special work is genuine and invaluable.

Abigail with Jennifer and Andre P.

Abigail delivered my son in June 2006. I was 42-plus weeks and had been in labor for 3 days at home. My son's head was lodged over the left side of my pelvis; there was lots of meconium and a pretty intensive resuscitation. Anyway, she was terrific. She helped me advocate when the doctor wanted to resort to a c-section and she helped me not tear at all. I am thankful for her whenever I think about my son's birth, which is frequently.

Lisa Z.

I met Patricia when I was 8 1/2 months pregnant with our first baby. My previous midwife sustained a serious injury and Patricia came to the rescue. My husband and I were very hesitant to meet someone new to be our midwife. However, as soon as we met Patricia, I felt confident that she was who I wanted by my side for the rest of my pregnancy journey.  I was scared of what to expect and had a million questions. Patricia stayed over an hour with us answering every single question and making me feel empowered and ready to meet my baby girl.  I am happy to say that my family still gets to see Patricia and as soon as we get pregnant again, I will be giving her a call. She is compassionate, empowering, and gives genuine support.

The Cusimano Clan

We greatly appreciate the quality of care and the personal touch we received at each appointment and during a difficult birth. At each appointment, you answered all our questions and gave us sound medical care and counsel. You helped us to understand our options and develop treatment plans.

In addition, the breastfeeding class and childbirth class were conducted in a very informative and professional but personal manner.

Although we were disappointed not to be able to give birth at Dar a Luz, you made the right call at the right time to transfer us and facilitated a seamless transfer process. Completing the transfer well before any emergency situation could occur was the exact right decision. We were very relieved to find Dr. Leeman exactly as you described -- as close to a midwife as a doctor can be. The care we received from Dr. Leeman and others was top-notch. With the right treatment, coaching, and patience from the staff, we were able to achieve a vaginal birth and return home in a great state of health.

Thank you again for all your care and support... We are very grateful to have benefitted from your birth center and your amazing team of professionals.

Tanya and John

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