Testimonial for Enza Lilley
(Mommy typing under hubby's account)
Hiring a doula for the birth of our first child was one of the best decisions we made, and working with Enza in particular was a joy. Since neither of our families live nearby, having someone at hand to encourage and teach did a lot to calm our nerves. Enza did more than fill a void, though. She shared her knowledge and experience through the childbirth classes, prenatal meetings, the actual birth, and a debriefing the next day. In classes my husband and I found it helpful when we reviewed anatomy, practiced different birthing positions, and watched videos of other couples successfully having the type of birth we hoped for. When that type of birth was no longer an option (no significant dilation 48 hours after water breaking meant a hospital induction rather than a birthing center water birth), Enza's validation of our emotions helped us move past the loss. She also offered helpful pros and cons about the new decisions we had to make, and then supported us in those decisions. Enza was with us at least 17 hours the day of the event (I can't remember exactly, it could have been more), and was nothing but uplifting the entire time. The next day as she reviewed the events and asked how we felt, my husband and I were able to walk through some of the tension of the birth events and resolve a misunderstanding between us.
Also, as Christians, Enza's attention to our spiritual needs throughout preparing for the birth and the actual event ministered to us in a very vulnerable time. Her holistic approach to childbirth was exactly what my husband and I we're looking for and thankful to God that we found in Enza.
if nothing else, I would definitely work with Enza again if only for the awesome foot rubs!
-Kevin Whitfield
March 17, 2014
Enza Lilley
A Mommy's Friend Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1800
