This was my first time having a Doula, this was my 4th and final birth.
We had a great connection from the start, she gives off that loving momma vibe, with her soothing voice, and comforting presence.
This was my 2nd high risk pregnancy, I knew what to expect, and she asked questions along the way to make sure she was not only in the loop but also understanding my rare and unique complications.
I was having my 2nd induced VBAC, however I went into labor on my own the day before I was to be induced, however I was almost 36wks.
She showed up, ready to go at 11:45pm, bright eyed, bushy tailed, and exactly what I needed. In early labor I sent her home, a few hours later I was calling her back, well texting rather, she responded immediately and came right over, very reassuring.
I had a scary moment during my labor, and there she was with a warm embrace to comfort and calm me.
When it came time to push things moved quickly, but it felt like slow motion, while I was obviously preoccupied, she was by my side, she was also reminding the birth team of my wishes, something I totally forgot and wasn't even thinking about. She reminded them we wanted my husband to assist in the deliver, which they did, she reminded them to delay cord clamping as long as everyone was okay, which they also did. She reminded them we wanted my husband to cut the cord when the time came, and they did, they may not have had she not been there.
We had a photographer there as well, and they seemed to work in sync with each other, it was fantastic, and took away so much stress.
She did prints of my placenta at my specific requests, a rainbow for my rainbow baby, and even threw in some extra goodies when she delivered my capsules and prints to me.
One of a kind experience, each birth only happens once, each birth is unique, I strongly encourage everyone to hire a doula, you will not regret it!
-Candice M. Crow
August 05, 2018
Leslie C. Cuffee, Doula
Birth Fee: $1300