Testimonial for Enza Lilley
From our first meeting, I knew Enza was the right doula for me. Very calm, understanding and attentive with a good sense of humor and I was impressed with her experience and in VBACs and how to make the best of it if a repeat cesarean was needed. Enza was extremely flexible in scheduling meetings and was professional in communicating her expectations in case her other client and I delivered together (which we did not, but she had a backup). She regularly updated me of her schedule and checking in..
I had not experienced labor with my daughter and Enza made herself very reachable via phone, email and even texts as I updated her with early labor signs. She responded positively even through my times of disappointment when contractions stalled. She truly helped me believe this VBAC could happen.
When it was “time”, she was ready at the hospital entrance and helped me through contractions in the elevator! She was always in the right spot, was very prepared with words, warm hands and with her doula tools and knew when to take a step back and let the nurses and/or my husband assist me. She was an advocate for me, but I felt in control and my husband was thankful to have her there. Even the hospital staff was impressed and said they wished they saw more doulas like her and asked her several times to leave her card. She stayed for a bit after delivery, but then gave us time as a family and checked in with us afterwards. She is both professional and personal, which must be a hard balance to obtain.
In summary, I got the VBAC experience I was hoping for and it was amazing, and though I do believe I would have got through it on my own, I can’t imagine that it would have gone as well and as positive without Enza and I would suggest that all moms hire a doula. It is such a very private, emotional and amazing time to give birth, and Enza was the absolute right doula to share that with me and coach me through it.
-Amy E Nelson
July 13, 2012
Enza Lilley
A Mommy's Friend Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1800
