Kandice

4/23/2024

Elle is truly amazing! We met her serendipitously through one of her classes at the Family Room and loved her so much that we decided to work with her, despite never considering having a doula. We knew we were having a planned C-section and found so much value in working with Elle. She helped advocate for us to have the ideal C-section, including ensuring that we got to spend the golden hour doing skin to skin and nursing. Elle is so knowledgeable and experienced --but most importantly, she is beyond encouraging and supportive. We can't imagine our birth story without her. Thank you for everything, Elle. We love you!

Talia Marin

4/18/2024

I can not reccommend Elle enough, she was my rock, my voice, my peace of mind.  Leading up to my birthing time Elle was always there to answer any questions my husband and I had and she provided education information that we wouldn't have known othwise.  There is so much information out there, it was comforting to know we had what we needed to be prepared.  Elle spent a whopping 40 hours with us through my birthing time! She was there for me in ways my husband couldn't be.  That said, she was also there to support my husband. I can't express how greatful I am to have had Elle by my side.  She navigated our time in the hospital wonderfully.  She was also there post birth, helping and answeing questions. Elle was the perfect balance for me and my husband: hollistic but practical. 

R Palmer

3/5/2024

Elle was amazing. I returned to work fairly quickly after giving birth and she was so supportive and patient with me and my family's needs. I'm a second time mom and it was so helpful to go through the first few weeks after brith with someone who actually knows what they are doing! I only wish I had her with my first. 

M. R.

3/4/2024

Elle is a godsend. As first time parents, we were totally overwhelmed, and Elle is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. As just one example, the same day I ended up going into the hospital to give birth, I went in the morning because I wasn't sure if I was in labor or not. The nurses, midwife and doctor had nothing useful to say except that they wanted to do a cervical exam to check me to see if I was in labor. They pushed really hard for it and made me sign out AMA when I declined. Elle, by contrast, accurately predicted - over text - that I would be going to the hospital later that evening to give birth. Thanks to her advice, I was able to run some errands, not focus on being in labor, and stay out of the hospital for another 8-10 hours. I ended up going in when I was 7.5 cm dilated thanks to her advice, and then when I was actually there she did a great job communicating my birth plan and preferences to the care team when I was unable to focus. She also was able to help me relieve a lot of the pain of the contractions while I was waiting for the epidural - which, btw, takes FOREVER, so don't wait until you're 7.5 cm dilated if you want one! Even though my husband was also there and wanted to help, in the moment it was just too much to remember and process, so having an experienced person there with me whose whole purpose was to advocate for me was just a lifesaver. She also gave incredible advice after the birth during our postpartum visit and was just incredibly helpful on so many fronts, including with great referrals to other professionals. You won't regret hiring Elle!!

Rachel

3/4/2024

Elle is an amazing doula and person. From the moment I met her, I could tell she was knowledgeable, confident, patient and kind. I was a little late in getting a doula during my pregnancy (i.e. 36 weeks into my first pregnancy already) but once I connected with her, I knew I wanted her to be there to assist my husband and me. She supported me through every aspect of my final month of pregnancy and birth from the time we told her we were at the hospital because my water broke through supporting me for hours post-birth. She provided me with education, resources and round the clock support. Through all of my labor, she was there to communicate and advocate for me which I truly appreciated. There is so much going on during labor that half the time I did not necessarily know what was happening until Elle explained it. When birthing time came, she was such a calming, reassuring, and supportive presence that eased my fears. She was my cheerleader, advocate, and teacher. She supported my husband and I through all of labor and delivery and celebrated with us during the birth of our daughter. She took memorable pictures of us, brought us food to keep us sustained, and talked us through each stage of L&D. We are so grateful to Elle for all that she has done for us through the course of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I cannot imagine getting through this journey without her and am so thankful she was with us every step of the way! I cannot recommend her enough!

Michel

3/4/2024

She is an amazing doula and I feel very fortunate to have been able to count on her support. She is always available to answer your questions, supports you emotionally, gives you peace of mind and guides you. Every time I needed her she was always there. I didn't know anything about pregnancy, it was my first baby and she helped me a lot by giving me a lot of information and advice, I had so many questions and she answered them with love, each one of them. When it was my delivery, I really thank God that she was there, she did not rest for a minute, she helped me at all times so that I dilated quickly, you may laugh but we started dancing bachata and in less than three hours I went from 3 to 9 hours dilation, the doctors were amazed, today I can say that I had a wonderful birth, besides she worked very hard hand in hand with the doctors. She is truly amazing. You who are reading this review do not hesitate for a second to have her as a doula. She will be your support and your friend.