Testimonial for Lauren Proano
The Breezy Doula was highly recommended to me by my sister-in-law. The Full Birth Doula Package we purchased included one pre-birth visit with our doula and to stay with us through labor, delivery, 1-2 hours of support after the birth, and one post-partum visit. The contract ended 2 weeks after the birth.
The doula I worked with was upbeat and friendly. She took the time to understand us and to answer our questions.
When I called her to say that I was in labor, she responded that she had a church function and that I shouldn’t go to the hospital because she didn’t want me to be sent back home. The contract stated service to be provided within 2 hours of the request. Within about an hour, labor became so intense, my husband called the hospital, and they said to come in. Upon arrival, I was dilated 5 cm and was immediately admitted, around 11:45 pm. During this time, my husband was keeping the doula updated through texts. She arrived at 3:28am. Upon arrival, she was helpful. Around 6:00am the hospital recommended a c-section due to fetal heartbeat issues. I agreed and was allowed only 1 person in the room, which was obviously my husband. My doula left, not staying to help after delivery. She texted the next day to ask how things were going and encouraged bonding.
She next texted 4 days later asking how we were doing. She was encouraging but made no mention of future contact. Ten days later (June 13th), I texted her requesting a date for the post-partum home visit. She said she would check her calendar and get back to me. She got back with me on July 10th to schedule the visit for July 16th (6 weeks after the birth when the contract stated ‘within a few days of the birth’). We met, but it was too late to help us get into a routine by then. She simply asked if we had any questions. We won’t be using the service again.
-Melissa
December 04, 2025
Lauren Proano
Lauren The Doula
Birth Fee: $1850 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $75
