This was our first birth, and as first-timers, we weren't initially sure if we wanted to hire a Doula or not. Long story short, we are so glad we did, and that we hired Leigh specifically!
Long story long: We actually had interviewed a few other Doulas before meeting Leigh, and none of them felt like the right fit. We wanted someone confident and knowledgeable, who could not only help us advocate day of, but also someone who had lots of tricks up their "birthing sleeve" to help us through the big event. Leigh was exactly that! She offered lots of advice and techniques for us to try to encourage labor—even early on before she came over. Once arriving at our house, she provided lots of support (and distraction!) allowing us to labor longer at home before going to the hospital. At the hospital, she helped us communicate with the nurses and weigh the pros and cons of interventions/drugs/etc. I felt extremely supported, as did my husband, throughout the entire event.
Overall, having Leigh as our Doula was amazing and I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking!
Thank you so much Leigh!
Kim
-Kim Lichttenegger
May 03, 2022
Expecting Joy Company
Birth Fee: $2500 to $2700