My husband and I loved Leslie and knew she was the right doula for us the first time we met her. Throughout the prenatal period she was supportive, was responsive and helpful through text, and always made us feel comfortable and loved.
I ended up having an induction a week after my due date. As soon as labor started getting difficult for me, I texted Leslie saying that I might want her to come to the hospital soon. Leslie said that meant it was time for her to come in, and I’m so glad she did!
I wanted to have a natural birth, and I made it WAY further with Leslie than I could have otherwise. She was extremely helpful, and I was so impressed with the effectiveness of her techniques. She helped my husband help me, which was a great experience for him. I wound up asking for an epidural close to the end because I had been laboring for around 15 hours and my labor stalled when I was at 7cm, but I know I would have needed the epidural way sooner if it had not been for Leslie. Leslie encouraged me to do what felt right for me, and I felt like the epidural was the right thing to do. Sure enough, my body just needed the rest, and my baby was born a few hours later.
I’m disappointed that I will likely no longer be living in the area when I have my next child...Leslie’s love and support was such a wonderful and vital part of my labor and delivery!
-Jeanne
February 14, 2019
Leslie C. Cuffee, Doula
Birth Fee: $1300