Testimonial for Luci Gimenes
Luci was a source of warmth and assurance for my husband and me through the most difficult hours of the birth of our first child and through the challenges of the first week of parenthood. She was our back-up Doula so we hadn’t actually met her until she joined us at the hospital around midnight to take over for our other fantastic Doula. My husband and I both felt so comfortable with Luci right away. When she arrived I was about 4 cm dilated after labouring at home for 24 hours. I had decided to not take anything for the pain and Luci was great at giving us suggestions to help get through each contraction, but without invading our space. I was experiencing severe back labour pains and Luci was AMAZING with using counter pressure through the contractions for the 12 hours she was with us before our son was born. Tough woman! She knew exactly where and when the pressure was needed and it helped so much. Luci was a source of strength and comfort, so experienced, confident, and helpful through the entire labour, putting us both at ease. Her prior experience in brazil as a midwife with over 200 births showed and gave us great confidence when dealing with medical staff and making important decisions when they arose. Both my husband and I feel that we couldn’t have gone through it without her. Luci gave us time to rest after the birth but was eager to follow up with us both in the hospital and in our home. She talked with us about the experience, answered any questions we had and gave me very helpful advice to make breastfeeding go easier. Luci was a constant professional from the moment we met her, but her presence felt more like a caring mother as she journeyed with us through one of the most exciting and challenging moments of our lives. We highly recommend Luci!
-Ruth Pedersen
February 27, 2014
Luci Gimenes
Doula and Lactation Consultant
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1750
