Testimonial for Leslie Cuffee
At our initial meeting with Leslie, we weren't sure what to look for in a doula or what questions to ask. There were a few things I felt strongly about in relation to giving birth but I was mostly open minded, not knowing what it would be like, what I would be like, or what sort of coping techniques might be helpful to me. Basically, I had NO plan. Consequently, I had no idea what I was looking for in a doula but I feel like I hit the jackpot in hiring Leslie!
Leslie immediately made me feel comfortable and explained her services and different ways that different couples utilize a doula. We got to know her a bit more when she came to our home for our 36 week visit and I started to feel grateful that Leslie would be with me since we live far from any family.
During my labor she was absolutely wonderful. As I said, I had no plan, but Leslie had a gift for reading me throughout labor and seemless adjusted herself to be exactly the support and help I needed when I needed it. She has a wonderful protective-maternal air about her. She made sure the door to my room was closed when others were leaving it open, she helped me through a number of difficult contractions while I was having to be monitored, she was an endless supply of the best ice chips in town, and let me be alone when I needed that too. She responded immediately whenever I felt that the contractions were overwhelming me and had a fantastic way of keeping me calm. She was both a wonderful cheerleader when I needed encouragement while pushing and compassionate as I complained about it! The best part of having her with me through that night was that when the baby was born she stayed with me through the less- than exciting and pleasant parts of childbirth, namely delivering the placenta and the repair. I was very scared of getting stitches and she held me just like a mom might while my husband was attending to the baby. I hope she is available when our next baby comes along!
-Rachele A. Jones
October 26, 2013
Leslie Cuffee
Leslie C. Cuffee, Doula
Birth Fee: $1500
