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In their own words...
about working with Mary Ceallaigh and Lotus Fertility resources
Thank you so much, for our telephone consultation and for all the information in the follow-up. Through
communicating with you, I feel what the true expression of feminine means and its power to transform and
heal the world. Your presence is a true blessing. Thank you again Mary!
Zlata T., Boston MA
Hard to believe it's been so many years that Hope was born at home, with you as our Doula. Having had 2(!)
girls since then I realise what a difference your presence and support at Hope's birth -and before and after -
made to the whole experience . Our other 2 were born at home - Erin, intentionally with only Gordon and I
present , and Lily with the help of a midwife - both very positive experiences. I think I had such a positive
experience with Hope's birth that I kept that with me for the others!!! And that delicious potent soup you
made (during and after labor) was exactly what I needed. Many thanks again, and lots of Love,
Aine D., Edinburgh, Scotland
Choosing a Birth & Postpartum Doula at the beginning of the process requires going on blind faith just a bit—
like marrying someone you don’t really know all that well. I am so grateful that our paths intersected. I
appreciate your prenatal support & insight, and have not felt so nurtured since I don’t know when. Thank
you! For your support of me AND Chris. With love and gratitude,
Monica L., Austin, TX
Universe, thank you for sending Mary as I recovered from a huge injury which fractured both my heels! Mary,
thank you for your kindness, your gentle prompting, your intuitive encouragement, your confidence in my
ability to endure fire and ice, your willingness to see it to the end. Thank you for being my post-injury Doula
and Meditation teacher. I have internalized your voice, so that it may see me through future days of
courage! And your cooking is awesome! Truly,
Katherine F., Austin, TX
Thank you for bringing so much compassion and tender help to our home during an unexpected postpartum
nursing crisis when our nerves were worn out. The skin-to-skin newborn care support and emotional
nurturing made all the difference, along with your special Mary TLC - we are all doing wonderful now!!! Much
Love, ( My mother-in-law loves you too!)
Zoe M., Austin, TX
Mary, our Doula, spirited me away on a yogic journey with her kind words and song during my labor at home,
on the freeway, and at the birth center. Like the waves of a turbulent ocean the surges came and went. I
inhaled for strength, I exhaled to unfold for the next 7 hours, until our little gift came into the world.
Jennifer H., Austin, TX
I feel very humbled by your beautiful and considered email Lotus Birth consulting. Thank you for taking the
time to respond. Your email gave me such sense of universal companionship and friendship of women and
families. I am Maori and we are planning some Maori rituals around the home birth to cleanse the home and
welcome in the positive energy and chanting to help with the birthing and welcome our new love. With
much love,
Hinepawhero A., New Zealand
I'm writing to thank you for the wonderful Shakti yoga series. I so enjoyed the class and it's inspired me to
begin my own kundalini home practice. I was deeply affected by what you said about birth control pills and
antidepressants often affecting women's natural intuition. So thank you for inspiring me to make big,
important changes in my life! You are an incredibly talented yoga teacher and a shining example of Shakti
essence!
Marylo L., Austin, TX
Just wanted to drop you a line that I'm finding a plentiful springboard for inspiration in your website, in my
current pregnant (yes, pregnant!) state. I've recently re-read Hygieia and am glad to discover Jeannine
Parvati's prenatal yoga book... and many others towards the directions I'm leaning for natural childbirth. And
of course the very spirit-woman-affirming texts I'm discovering on your site... yay for the beauty of this
ancient life force manifesting through me :)!!!!!!!!!!
Agnes M., Austin, TX
Your manner of teaching has truly touched me very deeply. I learned alot from you in just the couple of days
I was there at the women’s retreat and I have used that in my classes here. Something as simple as learning
to "balance yourself on your pelvic bowl" has been of tremendous benefit to my students and me. Thank you
Mary.
Elsie C., Macallan, Texas
Thank you for a wonderful women’s retreat weekend, Mary. I think it stirred up a lot in me, which will be
positive. Your website is beautiful -- as are you! Thanks again,
Kathy B., Austin, TX
Thank you very much for answering me and for all your resources and help! This will be one more lesson in
trusting the Universe´s help so that I can follow what I feel in my heart. Hopefully I can send you some
beautiful pictures, and most important of all, help “my” Baby start life as peacefully and joyfully as possible.
Blessings and Love,
Irene M., Boston, MA
Since our phone consult, I feel clear about my own inner guidance now as I proceed by doing a huge
inventory on my own truth about stress and what I haven’t been processing. Thank you for answering my
questions by helping me see my own answers, my innate wisdom. I feel hugely relieved to remember what I
needed to remember, and know what I must do. Love and Blessings,
Christina H., Paris, France
With GRATITUDE for how you care for me, Intuitive Doula and Shining Yoga Teacher.
Love always to you Blessed Mother.
Yogini Jeannine Parvati, Utah, March ‘05
It’s hard to put into words how much your help and presence as Birth & Postpartum Doula meant to me and
my family during this amazing change in our lives, the homebirth of Gilon. My mood and outlook have stayed
positive and been more stable than after my previous two births. You were so delightful to have around – an
angel. (Thank you for the Peppermint Oil tip – I really think it saved me from having to have a catheter!)
Thank you so much. Love,
Sara K., Los Angeles, CA
When you came to the house you helped just settle & really relax with our firstborn child after the whole
hospital experience, and made our home smell divine with your loving cooking (need some of your recipes).
My husband said "That's how we Africans take care of new families, she's good!" I'll always remember that
time with appreciation and love!
June D., Pasadena, CA
Time has gotten away from me, but I wanted to send this photo of Ethan. He’s doing so well – sweet,
bright, and (mostly) good-natured! Thank you again for all you did prenatally and during labor to help bring
him into this world! We are forever grateful. Love,
Naomi S., Los Angeles/Santa Fe
You were so kind to consult with me during my research on birthing as an actor. I finally filmed the pilot,
and I wanted to tell you how helpful you were in terms of my performance. Thank you for sharing your
videos and literature, for answering all my questions, and for opening my eyes to the benefits of natural
childbirth. I greatly appreciate all you did for me, and for making me feel so welcome. I wish you, and your
colleagues, all the best! With many thanks to you,
Shirley R., Los Angeles, CA
about working with Mary Ceallaigh and Lotus Fertility resources
Thank you so much, for our telephone consultation and for all the information in the follow-up. Through
communicating with you, I feel what the true expression of feminine means and its power to transform and
heal the world. Your presence is a true blessing. Thank you again Mary!
Zlata T., Boston MA
Hard to believe it's been so many years that Hope was born at home, with you as our Doula. Having had 2(!)
girls since then I realise what a difference your presence and support at Hope's birth -and before and after -
made to the whole experience . Our other 2 were born at home - Erin, intentionally with only Gordon and I
present , and Lily with the help of a midwife - both very positive experiences. I think I had such a positive
experience with Hope's birth that I kept that with me for the others!!! And that delicious potent soup you
made (during and after labor) was exactly what I needed. Many thanks again, and lots of Love,
Aine D., Edinburgh, Scotland
Choosing a Birth & Postpartum Doula at the beginning of the process requires going on blind faith just a bit—
like marrying someone you don’t really know all that well. I am so grateful that our paths intersected. I
appreciate your prenatal support & insight, and have not felt so nurtured since I don’t know when. Thank
you! For your support of me AND Chris. With love and gratitude,
Monica L., Austin, TX
Universe, thank you for sending Mary as I recovered from a huge injury which fractured both my heels! Mary,
thank you for your kindness, your gentle prompting, your intuitive encouragement, your confidence in my
ability to endure fire and ice, your willingness to see it to the end. Thank you for being my post-injury Doula
and Meditation teacher. I have internalized your voice, so that it may see me through future days of
courage! And your cooking is awesome! Truly,
Katherine F., Austin, TX
Thank you for bringing so much compassion and tender help to our home during an unexpected postpartum
nursing crisis when our nerves were worn out. The skin-to-skin newborn care support and emotional
nurturing made all the difference, along with your special Mary TLC - we are all doing wonderful now!!! Much
Love, ( My mother-in-law loves you too!)
Zoe M., Austin, TX
Mary, our Doula, spirited me away on a yogic journey with her kind words and song during my labor at home,
on the freeway, and at the birth center. Like the waves of a turbulent ocean the surges came and went. I
inhaled for strength, I exhaled to unfold for the next 7 hours, until our little gift came into the world.
Jennifer H., Austin, TX
I feel very humbled by your beautiful and considered email Lotus Birth consulting. Thank you for taking the
time to respond. Your email gave me such sense of universal companionship and friendship of women and
families. I am Maori and we are planning some Maori rituals around the home birth to cleanse the home and
welcome in the positive energy and chanting to help with the birthing and welcome our new love. With
much love,
Hinepawhero A., New Zealand
I'm writing to thank you for the wonderful Shakti yoga series. I so enjoyed the class and it's inspired me to
begin my own kundalini home practice. I was deeply affected by what you said about birth control pills and
antidepressants often affecting women's natural intuition. So thank you for inspiring me to make big,
important changes in my life! You are an incredibly talented yoga teacher and a shining example of Shakti
essence!
Marylo L., Austin, TX
Just wanted to drop you a line that I'm finding a plentiful springboard for inspiration in your website, in my
current pregnant (yes, pregnant!) state. I've recently re-read Hygieia and am glad to discover Jeannine
Parvati's prenatal yoga book... and many others towards the directions I'm leaning for natural childbirth. And
of course the very spirit-woman-affirming texts I'm discovering on your site... yay for the beauty of this
ancient life force manifesting through me :)!!!!!!!!!!
Agnes M., Austin, TX
Your manner of teaching has truly touched me very deeply. I learned alot from you in just the couple of days
I was there at the women’s retreat and I have used that in my classes here. Something as simple as learning
to "balance yourself on your pelvic bowl" has been of tremendous benefit to my students and me. Thank you
Mary.
Elsie C., Macallan, Texas
Thank you for a wonderful women’s retreat weekend, Mary. I think it stirred up a lot in me, which will be
positive. Your website is beautiful -- as are you! Thanks again,
Kathy B., Austin, TX
Thank you very much for answering me and for all your resources and help! This will be one more lesson in
trusting the Universe´s help so that I can follow what I feel in my heart. Hopefully I can send you some
beautiful pictures, and most important of all, help “my” Baby start life as peacefully and joyfully as possible.
Blessings and Love,
Irene M., Boston, MA
Since our phone consult, I feel clear about my own inner guidance now as I proceed by doing a huge
inventory on my own truth about stress and what I haven’t been processing. Thank you for answering my
questions by helping me see my own answers, my innate wisdom. I feel hugely relieved to remember what I
needed to remember, and know what I must do. Love and Blessings,
Christina H., Paris, France
With GRATITUDE for how you care for me, Intuitive Doula and Shining Yoga Teacher.
Love always to you Blessed Mother.
Yogini Jeannine Parvati, Utah, March ‘05
It’s hard to put into words how much your help and presence as Birth & Postpartum Doula meant to me and
my family during this amazing change in our lives, the homebirth of Gilon. My mood and outlook have stayed
positive and been more stable than after my previous two births. You were so delightful to have around – an
angel. (Thank you for the Peppermint Oil tip – I really think it saved me from having to have a catheter!)
Thank you so much. Love,
Sara K., Los Angeles, CA
When you came to the house you helped just settle & really relax with our firstborn child after the whole
hospital experience, and made our home smell divine with your loving cooking (need some of your recipes).
My husband said "That's how we Africans take care of new families, she's good!" I'll always remember that
time with appreciation and love!
June D., Pasadena, CA
Time has gotten away from me, but I wanted to send this photo of Ethan. He’s doing so well – sweet,
bright, and (mostly) good-natured! Thank you again for all you did prenatally and during labor to help bring
him into this world! We are forever grateful. Love,
Naomi S., Los Angeles/Santa Fe
You were so kind to consult with me during my research on birthing as an actor. I finally filmed the pilot,
and I wanted to tell you how helpful you were in terms of my performance. Thank you for sharing your
videos and literature, for answering all my questions, and for opening my eyes to the benefits of natural
childbirth. I greatly appreciate all you did for me, and for making me feel so welcome. I wish you, and your
colleagues, all the best! With many thanks to you,
Shirley R., Los Angeles, CA