Testimonial for Enza Lilley
Had Enza not been there, I am confident my birth story would have veered much further than what I desired... I will share more below.
To begin, when asking multiple peers and industry professionals, Enza's name was the only one to roll off their tounge easily - the common phrase was "Oh we love Enza". As this is our first child, I wasnt sure what support we needed during this process or if having a doula would be redundant, I couldnt have been more wrong.
The support Enza provided was far different than the care of the nurses, midwifes and OBs (who I also needed for different roles during the process). After an unexpected induction at 38 weeks, Enza showed up before I formally started contracting and stayed by my side for 36+ hours while I slowly progressed (our fault for thinking it would go quickly ;)). During that time, Enza worked with me to ensure the baby was well positioned to come out using a technique she learned taking additional training, use her backpack full of goodies to help the process along and ensure we were using the right products (example, coconut oil for the win and no tearing!!), and while I slept she would sit and watch the monitors which allowed me to feel confident that if the baby or I were in distress, it would be caught immediately. Most importantly, Enza acted as a sounding board for my husband and I as we had to make some hard decisions along the way. Enza never overstepped but helped us process what the midwifes and OBs were suggesting as my husband and I were incredibly tired and having trouble processing information.
Lastly, Enza was easy to be around during this vulnerable time even though we had only spend a couple hours with her prior. I COULDNT RECOMMEND HER MORE. For first time moms, this would the best decision I made during my pregnancy and I wouldnt do this again without her.
-JB
August 31, 2021
Enza Lilley
A Mommy's Friend Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1800
