Testimonial for Elise Benoit
The first time Elise and I spoke on the phone, we connected instantly. I knew before we were halfway through with our chat, that I not only wanted to hire her as our doula, but I wanted her as a friend too. It didn’t matter what time I texted her, she always responded to me when I needed her. When we found out that I would be delivering much earlier than planned, Elise was quick to make time to come over to our house to talk through things that could happen as far as our birth plan went. I ended up having to head over to labor and delivery from my OB appointment around 230 in the afternoon for induction, after some alarming bloodwork, it was determined I would be having an emergency c section that evening. The midwife came in to chat about next steps and Elise hopped on a FaceTime call so that she could be involved as well as make sure that I understood and was comfortable with what was happening next. Elise wasted no time in getting to the hospital. She and my husband both were able to be in the operating room. My husband was able to be present with me in the moment and focus on me while we were waiting for our sweet little Archie to make his debut. Elise held my phone and had my worship music playing and she even took pictures of Archie being born. I had some major complications after birth which caused some memory loss but one thing that stuck out in my mind was the huge hug she gave me when she got there. And while I don’t remember what words we exchanged at that time, I remember feeling a sense of relief. My husband even felt it too. Since birth I have contacted her almost daily reaching out for advice. She is one of my biggest cheerleaders throughout my breastfeeding journey and always made me feel proud of the milk I was producing. I could go on and on but I will leave with this last statement...Not only did we gain a doula for life, we gained a new friend for life and our little family couldn’t be more grateful.
-Lindsay White
February 01, 2021
Elise Benoit
Elise Benoit Doula Services, A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
