Testimonial for Laurie Levy
Our family had a wonderful experience with Laurie, and we're so happy we chose her as our doula. The prenatal meetings were really helpful for us thinking through different birth scenarios. Laurie was very supportive of all birth preferences including my desire for an epidural. When I went into labor, I progressed very quickly, and Laurie got to Swedish Ballard fast (and this at the absurd hour of 4am). When I went into active labor, we were so glad to have guidence, cheerleading, and support. For example, she identified that labor would slow down once I got my epidural and made sure my husband and Mom, who were there to support me as well, ate something so that they had the calories they needed to keep supporting me as labor progressed. This may sound obvious, but I don't think either would have thought to eat something nor to have known when was a good time to do so without Laurie's guidance.
It was also a major relief just to know that she would be there even before labor started - there was just something very comforting about having someoone there, to advocate for your interest, who took the time to get to know your needs ahead of time and who has been to this insane rodeo many many times in the past.
After our son was born, Laurie followed up with us via email, text, and in-person and did so consistently until we got our sea legs under us, so to speak. This was invaluable as the first few days, while wonderful, were also rough with my milk coming in late and the standard but always challenging experience of exhaustion. And really, that post-natal massage is just what every postpartum mother needs - it really helped me relax and settle back into my body after the experience of birth.
-Stacey Wedlake
December 30, 2016
Laurie Levy
Laurie E. Levy Inc.
Birth Fee: $3500
