Testimonial for Luci Gimenes
Asking Luci to be our doula was the best decision I made regarding my labour. You can read and learn as much as you can, but the truth is - you can't predict which way your labour is going to go. A least this is how it was for us. I had planned for a natural delivery and ended up with an emergency C-section - something I was not ready for. Having Luci with us, first at home helping with contractions and finding best positions, going to the hospital together at the right time, making informed decisions as labour was progressing - helped me and my husband remain calm and keep going. Luci got along really well with the medical staff at St. Paul's, and I felt I was getting the best care at all times. After our beautiful baby girl was born, Luci stayed with us for a couple of hours, helping the baby latch, trimming her fingernails, and making sure we were ready for the night at the hospital.
One thing I didn't realize when I was pregnant was how much support we'd need postpartum. Being a certified lactation consultant, Luci followed up with me on the phone every single day for over a week, answering my questions, which I had lots of, helping me understand the stages my breasts were going through as milk was arriving and the ways the baby can react to those changes. Luci's loving voice was always there to reassure and direct us when we needed it. The two post labour home visits were invaluable. It really felt as if we had a family member with us at this important time of our lives.
I would recommend Luci to any family in a heartbeat!
-Olga
November 05, 2019
Luci Gimenes
Doula and Lactation Consultant
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1750
