Testimonial for Elise Benoit
When women are looking for a doula, they want someone experienced and knowledgeable who is a good listener and who makes them feel comfortable. All of these describe Elise. This was my second birth with her, and if I am ever brave enough to have a third, Elise will be my doula again. For this second birth, I progressed incredibly quickly (as in, my water broke at 3am and baby was born at 6am), and Elise was ready to go and even beat us to the hospital and was waiting when I was admitted to L&D. She anticipated my needs without being pushy, and she listened to me when I insisted I wanted pain medication (even though it wasn't in my birth plan and we had never discussed it). She wasked questions about my preferences so I was the one in control the whole time. She was reassuring and nonjudgmental when I was feeling overwhelmed during labor and helped ground me, reminding me that I could do this. She provided physical and emotional support to me, and she was a great resource after birth, too. My absolute favorite thing she did was provide a perineal spray bottle with a HEAVENLY healing concoction for after delivery-- so thoughtful and helpful! I highly recommend her to all of my friends whenever I find out one of them is pregnant. You really can't go wrong choosing her as your doula.
-Christine
March 03, 2020
Elise Benoit
Elise Benoit Doula Services, A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
