Testimonial for Annaig Pilpre
After interviewing 10 doulas, we finally found our match in Annaig. For first-time parents, Annaig made the process seamless and went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable with our birth plan. Prepartum, Annaig met with us several times as our due date was approaching. Although it's hard to predict what will happen in the delivery room, Annaig shared her experiences and helped manage our expectations.
My wife's labor exceeded what was normal in the birth books. Contractions were painful and became unbearable, even with a TENS machine. From the first night of contractions through the afternoon, Annaig was in constant communication before we went to the hospital. She even offered to come over to our place several miles away to be with my wife during that tumultuous night.
When we arrived at the hospital, Annaig was there even before us ready to help. Her prescence greatly eased the anxieties and pain during the height of the contractions. For 36 hours with only maybe an hour or two of rest, Annaig held my wife's hand and comforted her, often with a hip squeeze and/or counter pressure, for every single contraction. She spoonfed my wife broth, helped massage her to ease the swelling from the IV fluids, and allowed me much-needed rest before we met our baby. She also offered thoughful guidance when my wife had to make big decisions such as whether to get an epidural or pitocin to further the labor process.
With little space in the delivery room, Annaig opted to sleep on the floor and even cared for my wife during her shower, leading to a small cut on her foot from broken glass. Labor and delivery has its battle scars and Annaig's dedication, leadership, and stamina was that of a general. Resolute and fearless, she rose to every occasion.
To hesitate or even have a nanosecond pass when asked if we recommend her would be impossible. Only the most enthusiastic and emphatic YES will do!
-Bijan
February 16, 2022
Annaig Pilpre
Birth Simplicity Doula
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2600
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
