Testimonial for Luci Gimenes
My husband and I were excited and nervous about the birth of our first child. Having no family close by, we thought we would like the comfort of having someone experienced with us during the labour and delivery. We interviewed 3 doulas and ended up choosing Luci because of her professionalism and her calm, kind demeanour. We liked that she had years of experience as a midwife, as well as being a doula, and lactation consultant.
During labour, Luci was able to suggest different positions that helped increase my comfort levels, as well as I found her massages during contractions very useful in reducing the pain. After 20 hours of labour, I ended up needing a C-section, and I am very thankful that Luci was there to be with my husband while he waited during my surgery, and to be with him and baby after surgery. Our baby ended up needing treatment for jaundice, and had multiple tests run during our stay in the hospital. She reassured us as new parents that a lot of what we were going through was not uncommon.
After we got home, she continued to be an asset, as I had difficulties with my breastmilk coming in. Luci was there to help with strategies to use, including: using piping, holds and latches, herbal supplements, and recommendations for medication. Had we not had Luci, we would have ended up hiring a lactation consultant separately. She also was very encouraging and continually followed up to see how we were making out.
I would highly recommend Luci to anyone considering a doula. We all hope that our labour and delivery will be problem free, but when complications due arise, words cannot express how beneficial it is to have someone experienced, kind, and compassionate there to help relieve the stress, during a stressful time.
Heather M.
-Heather
March 01, 2020
Luci Gimenes
Doula and Lactation Consultant
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1750
