Testimonial for Elise Benoit
When my husband and I found out we were pregnant I knew instantly that I wanted a doula. We began to interview doulas and we both felt an instant connection when we interviewed Elise. Elise had a calming presence that we knew we wanted when giving birth. Throughout my pregnancy Elise checked in with me after my appointments and provided us with a ton of reading about labor and what to expect in the post partum period. When I went into labor my water broke and had meconium in it and I needed to go to the hospital earlier then expected. I was upset about having to go to the hospital earlier then planned. Elise was calming and reassuring. She met us at the hospital and made sure my room was dim and relaxing by setting up twinkle lights and aroma therapy. My labor started after working a 12 hour night shift and after being awake for 20+ hours I stopped having contractions. Elise was knowledgable and tried several different positions to try to restart by labor. When my midwife suggested an induction, I was so nervous about doing it without an epidural, Elise was there to assured me that I could. I had intense back labor due to my daughters position and Elise was there during every contraction to provide the PERFECT amount of counter pressure. She worked with my nurses and suggested different positions to try to turn her. My labor was long, she made sure my husband took breaks and got food. When I started pushing Elise took pictures and recored my daughters birth. I'm so glad that I have those photos. Elise was so supportive during my entire labor, I really cannot imagine doing it without her. After birth she checked in with us several times. My baby hated being swaddled and she helped me out with different swaddle types and we found one that my daughter actually liked. So grateful for Elise, we definitely plan on using her again with baby #2.
-Jeannette
January 29, 2020
Elise Benoit
Elise Benoit Doula Services, A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $1800
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
