Testimonial for Laurie Levy
Laurie Levy was a *fantastic* doula and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone! In fact, I hope she'll be able to assist me with any future children I may have :-)
Before my daughter was born, Laurie really helped both my husband and I get a clear picture on what we wanted from our birth experience and what we wanted if things didn't go as planned (which they didn't). She also addressed my biggest concerns about birth #1 (feeling as though I wasn't be heard) and gave both my husband and I pointers to ensure that didn't happen again (and it didn't :-)).
The day before I went into active labor, I started having regular contractions -- I didn't think I was in active labor, but I called her to give her a heads up. We discussed it and she came to my house to hang out in case it was early labor. After a handful of hours, the contractions stopped and she went home. At no point did she make me feel guilty for having her over when not in "real" labor and was incredibly supportive through the whole thing.
During my actual labor, she met us at the hospital (I didn't labor at home for long enough for her to get here) and was a huge help. My husband was a little bit shell shocked and she was really proactive in helping me be comfortable. She helped us know when to speak up to the nurses & doctors about various options. I always planned to get an epidural, so I hadn't spent much time practicing pain management techniques. She was great in providing immediate assistance whenever I mentioned anything bothering me. Her pro-active aid helped me to get through labor and feel satisfied and happy about my experience.
A few days after my daughter was born, she came to my house and gave me a post-partum massage. Laurie also happens to be a licensed massage therapist, which was a great added perk!
-Julie Akhter
June 11, 2012
Laurie Levy
Laurie E. Levy Inc.
Birth Fee: $3500
