Testimonial for Elise Benoit

Our goals for working with a doula were three-fold: to give us designated time to prepare for birth prior to labor, help us translate/understand the medical aspects of labor and birth, and to re-distribute stress/reduce anxiety during labor.  Elise delivered with flying colors on all three. Prior to labor, she educated and guided us through prioritizing our desires for birth. We especially appreciated the preferences list she provided, which helped orient us to tools and options. Even just having her a text away was extremely helpful - like the time I couldn't remember what size birth ball I was supposed to buy.

During labor, she was unfailingly encouraging to me and a welcome companion for my husband as I labored. My instinct during labor was to turn inward. I didn't want to be touched and didn't want to talk, which surprised my husband and me. Had Elise not been there he would probably have had to sit in silence in a corner. Thank god for Elise. She read the room, knew our needs, and responded. She was judicious with her actions and advice with me, but was also able to be a friend to my husband while I was temporarily unavailable. She knew when to step in for both of us and we were so grateful. Her warmth and support were invaluable to our birth experience. 

Thankfully the birth of our daughter didn't involve much medical intervention. Elise respected my decision to get an epidural after 16 hours of laboring, even though we both knew I could have gone without one. I really felt how much she believed in me and appreciated that she wasn't disappointed in my choice. She took pictures and videos of the birth that I will cherish my entire life. Those were the cherry on top of the best day of our lives. 

-Lauren Linville

May 14, 2019

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Elise Benoit

Elise Benoit Doula Services, A Brighter Birth

Birth Fee: $1600

Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40

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Updated 11/2/2024

Birth Fee: $1600

Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40

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Updated 11/2/2024

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