Testimonial for Luci Gimenes
Luci was a huge part of our story with our baby boy - and we wouldn't have it any other way! At our 20 week ultrasound, we found out our baby hadoll a heart defect and would need open heart surgery at birth. We were transferred to BC Women's for delivery and decided that since our midwife wouldn't be there and we wouldnt know the team delivering the baby, that we would hire a doula for a constant support and because I was afraid of needles and didn't want an epidural.
Fast forward to meeting Luci - when we first met her we were impressed with her medical knowledge and her prenatal visits - showing us different techniques to ease discomfort in the third trimester, including Robozo techniques.
At 40 weeks, I had to be induced 3 times over 4 days. We called Luci after the 3Rd induction, and she stayed because the 3rd induction was incredibly painful - she even slept at the hospital that night to support me. Contractions started at 3am and Luci was there to walk with me and support. Around 11am the contraction pain wasn't stopping and finally they took me to a delivery room, I was only 1 cm dilated and they wanted to induce me again. Luci suggested asking them for an epidural anyway for the pain and to reevaluate their plan. We called the doctor back and because of Lucis support we were able to move forward with an epidural, I dilated and I was in active labour!
When I had to take the epidural, I felt like I had failed. Luci reminded me that it takes strength to be in labour for 3 days and my body needed rest. She was there all through labour,à staying even until I got back to my room after our baby was born. I wouldn't have another baby without her support - seriously! I have trouble remembering but she was at the hospital with us for over 36 hours.
Since then she's been available to help with breastfeeding and even provided us a birth story! She is thoughtful, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable.
-Jennifer Wiebe
November 09, 2016
Luci Gimenes
Doula and Lactation Consultant
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1900
