I didn't plan on hiring a doula for my first birth until I spoke to a few people who expressed how valuable it is to have one during labor. I am incredibly grateful that I did hire a doula, and especially happy that we chose Eli. Eli educated us on all of the aspects of labor, helped us prepare mentally, and supported me with any questions/concerns I had. Though the information was extremely useful, Eli's value really came in during labor. I truly believe that my birthing experience would have gone so differently had Eli not been there - and I am sure it wouldn't have gone the way that I'd wanted it to. Eli was so supportive and soothing during labor, she reassured me that I didn't need pain medication and that I could do it. Eli was the calm that me, my partner, and my mom needed while I was in labor. Eli continued her work with us with a few postpartum visits as well as check-ins in the days that we didn't meet. I cannot expresss enough how incredible Eli was during the prenatal period, labor, and through postpartum!
-Georgia
June 22, 2021
Ombligo Birthkeeping
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $65