Testimonial for Elise Benoit
When we first hired Elise, I still wasn’t entirely sure what doulas do. This was our first baby so we were pretty clueless about a lot of things. There’s data stating that hiring a doula leads to more favorable outcomes so I hung my hat on that. After having been through labor (induced for hypertension), birth and recovery, I can confidently say that Elise does freaking everything. She made sure to stay in constant contact with us and was always providing articles and information so we were as prepared as possible for labor and birth.
At the hospital, she had this bag of incredible tricks that made the room smell lovely and the lights look pretty. She was a pro at talking me off of any emotional ledges. She was a great coach to my partner and made him feel so involved. She taught him how to do the hip squeeze which makes contractions much more bearable. She was always five steps ahead of knowing what would be helpful and knowing what I needed.
I feel like I could talk about Elise for hours and still not find enough great things to say about her. She’s the warmest, most lovely, professional person and our birthing experience would not have been the same without her. She’s worth every damn penny!
**We also used Elise for placenta encapsulation. The turnaround was super quick and the packaging was beautiful. Highly recommend!
-Paige Scott
August 29, 2020
Elise Benoit
Elise Benoit Doula Services, A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
