Testimonial for Elise Benoit
We love Elise!!! From the first interview we had with her to our postpartum visits, we have gotten so much support from Elise. We were orginally drawn to her warm personality and the way she emphasized helping to educate us while also being completely supportive of our desires and preferences for our birth. She helped us create an amazing registry, spending time going over items and brands she would recommend and also things we probably didn't need, or wouldn't need right away. We have been so pleased with all of our baby gear thanks to her expertise!
Elise also spent time with us talking through the stages of labor, comfort meausres, nutrition during pregnancy, and answered all of the many questions we had as first time parents. Each of our meetings were filled wtih laugther and I genuinely looked forward to them.
Elise did a fantastic job during our labor, and although things unfolded differently than we had expected, she was there every step of the way encouraging me, answering my husband's questions and encouraging him to eat and rest, and also helping us as we made some tough decisions. She helped us think through all of the options and make the best choice that ended with a healthy baby and healthy mom.
She checked in on us after the birth with a visit to our home, helped me talk through our birth story, and gave support with breastfeeding. I know she is always just a phone call or text away, and she encourages me often to text her with questions as they come up. Now that we are int he postpartum period, Elise arrives at our home with a smile and positive attitude and it shows how much she truly loves supporting moms and babies. She is always up for holding and rocking our new baby, changing diapers, helping with dishes or laundry, all while providing me with emotional support and conversation. We couldn't have been happier with our experience and I would recommend Elise to anyone looking to work with a great doula.
-Sydney Pender
July 02, 2018
Elise Benoit
Elise Benoit Doula Services, A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
