I'd highly recommend Laurie to anyone looking for an amazing doula. Laurie was incredibly supportive and inspired my husband to take the primary support role (which was what he wanted to do). Having both my husband and Laurie present was essential for me in the first 24 hours of unmedicated labor and Laurie had some great ideas that really helped with pain management. When I decided to get an epidural after 24 hours, Laurie was supportive. And when I got an emergency c-section 12 hours after that, she was supportive again.
I originally thought having a doula in a c-section situation would be useless. Why would you need an extra person for a c-section? However, Laurie was critical in the OR when things went sideways and my daughter was not breathing. It's so scary being on a table when no one will tell you what is going on. My husband was with our baby and Laurie was right by my side keeping me as calm as possible.
Laurie was there by our side through 36 hours of labor and delivery, and when our daughter was admitted to the NICU 34 hours after birth (on a Saturday night) Laurie came back and brought us a care package.
I cannot say enough good things about Laurie! She is supportive and dedicated to making sure you get what you want. I'm going to need a c-section the next time around and will absolutely have her join us again <3
-Kimberly Wingert
January 30, 2017
Laurie E. Levy Inc.
Birth Fee: $3500
