Testimonial for Demi Lucas, Doula, IBCLC, PMH-C
Having Demi by our side was priceless for my husband and I. This was my first pregnancy and I wanted to have a vaginal delivery free of any medical intervention/drugs/pain meds. I was connected with Demi through a doula agency, and after meeting her, I excitedly called my husband to let him know that she was fantastic. Just from our first conversation, I felt confident about achieving the birth plan I hoped to experience. Her knowledge, calm demeanor, outlook on giving birth, and kind personality were the perfect fit for me.
Leading up to my delivery date, Demi was on call and responded to all my questions. She also recommended books, videos, and websites to help me prepare for the big day. She spent time w/my husband and I to go over a detailed birth plan that she would relay to the hospital staff when the day came.
When the day arrived, while I labored at home, she came by to check on me and drop off a birthing ball. She kept in contact with me all day/night offering suggestions of how to remain comfortable in those early stages of labor. Once at the hospital, she made our room feel cozy by decorating it with twinkle/tea lights, playing calming music, and diffusing aromatherapy oils. During my labor, she did my breathing with me, massaged accupressure points, provided counter pressure to my back, made sure I stayed hydrated, and held my hand. She helped my husband by letting him know how best he could support me as my labor progressed. At the end of my labor and while pushing, her calm demeanor and gentle voice kept me calm and confident that I could in fact DO this! With her support, I was able to give birth vaginally, free of any pain meds or medical intervention. After, she remained on-call to answer postpartum/breastfeeding questions, stopped by the house to help us, and connected us w/lactation specialists. My husband and I welcomed our healthy baby boy on 8/19 and are forever grateful that we had Demi by our side.
-Sandra Bowler
September 23, 2019
Birth Fee: $2500
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $70
