I did not know what a doula was until I was about mid-way through my pregnancy. I started a google search for doulas in my area (since I am relatively new to the area) and Leslie was highly recommended by a few people I talked to in the area. Our first meeting together, I was comforted becuase she spoke so kindly, gently, and understood where I was in my pregnancy and background. Since then, we would exchange texts almost every other day. She was so supportive and responsive. She encouraged all updates from doctors visits to what I was studying with childbirth classses so that she can know me better. She always knew how to be a positive light in all situations. On the day I went into labor, she was supporitve, attentive and responsive every hour with texting or calls. I was supposed to have a midwife at the day of my delivery, but they sprung on me that a doctor will be delivering my baby that day, which imposed fear on me, especially with what the doctor told me over the phone when I was in early labor. She immediately knew what to tell me to calm me, so that my contractions can resume and take the normal pace. She made my hospital birth experience extra special, with essential oils, amazing home baked goodies during labor and after delivery, and comfort measures. She was there to give me positive words of affirmation, which I needed to make sure I was doing a good job. She advocated for me all the time, and she worked together really well with my husband during labor. During pregnancy and even postpartum, she has been an EXCELLENT resource for referrals, especially if one is new to the area (such as chiro, Acupuncture, in home massage, craniosacral therapy, nanny, etc). I highly recommend her doula services! You will be so impressed! Thank you Leslie from the bottom of my heart!
-Nikoleta
August 30, 2019
Leslie C. Cuffee, Doula
Birth Fee: $1300