Testimonial for Enza Lilley
My sweet Renee came to us 2 weeks late after a week of prodromal labor. Enza was so great and supportive even through all our false starts (coming to our house one night at 4am only to have the contractions die down). My first born was an emergency csection and I was trying for a VBAC. I labored around 27 hours with Enza doing counter pressure, massage and helping me to change positions to get the baby into position and help me dilate. My husband was so exhausted from all our false labor that it was such a godsend to have Enza there so he could rest but I could still have support. She was the perfect blend of soothing, encouraging and also challenging me to try hard positions to get baby to drop lower. She was a calming presence but also helped me to laugh and joke between contractions (which is my personality and very much apprexisted!) After about 20 hours at the hospital I was still stuck around 7cm and completely exhausted. I decided to have an epidural to rest before pushing and Enza suggested I use the peanut ball to help me dilate while resting. In two hours I got to 10cm with the peanut! We turned down my epidural to I could better control my pushing. My big girl took hours to push out and through it all Enza was providing great encouragement and reminding me that I was strong, I could do it and that the baby was almost here (even though I was pretty grumpy in return!) After 4 hours of pushing with the support of Enza, my husband and our wonderful midwife I had a successful VBAC! I ended up having very serious hemorrhaging after my birth and Enza was such a comforting support for my husband and stayed a few hours after our birth to make sure we were all okay. Both my husband and I can't imagine our birth without Enza. I think her pain management techniques helped me to labor naturally as long as possible and also potentially helped us prevent a repeated csection. We are so grateful and if we ever have a third biological child we will use her again!
-Brooke Park
January 30, 2017
Enza Lilley
A Mommy's Friend Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1800
