Testimonial for Luci Gimenes
We were pleased to work with Luci for the birth of our first child (daughter). We chose her for a variety of reasons, including: two pre-labour visits (others would just schedule one); her past midwifery experience (thought it would be handy); her lactation consultant experience (we believed that would be useful); and her massage expertise. We were so glad with our choice. Luci was wonderful and helpful - massaging my wife constantly through day-long back labour and then through actual labour; helping to calm and focus her while managing contractions; and working collaboratively wth me to support my wife through the process. When we faced complications, she helped us ask the right questions to make informed choices about how to proceed. My wife ultimately had to have an emergency c-section (wrapped umbilical cord wasn't allowing baby to fully descend) but Luci stayed through that too, visiting with her in the recovery room (while I was with baby in NICU). Since the birth, Luci has only been a phone call or text away, playing a reassuring and coaching role as we transition from hospital to home (we've been grateful for the visits). Both my wife and I feel we could not have picked a better doula for our first born.
-C & T Wakefield
November 24, 2014
Luci Gimenes
Doula and Lactation Consultant
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1750
