Testimonial for Elizabeth Addeo CD(TVL), LCCE
Going into my first pregnancy, labor and postpartum experience, I knew I wanted a doula to help support my husband and I through this entirely new process. At the time, COVID regulations only allowed me to have one support person and one doula at our birthing center. Luckily, we found Liz and ended up having an amazing birth experience.
Liz had the most calming presence throughout the whole birth process. From when my water broke in the middle of the night to postpartum struggles, she was so full of knowledge and helpful words of support. She could tell when my husband or I were apprehensive about a decision that needed to be made in the birth center, and would advocate for us to have some time to talk it over, then would answer our questions even more thoroughly than most members of the hospital staff. Liz not only emotionally supported us through a very very long and challenging labor, but physically supported me and knew all the pressure points, positions and pain relief options that would help get me through a mostly unmedicated birth experience. Not only did she remind me of the important things I needed to hear while in labor, but she also reminded my husband to take breaks, go to the bathroom, stay hydrated, eat, etc.
Two huge bonuses that we weren't expecting but are forever thankful for were the beautiful photos she took that captured so many emotions in the moments leading up to our daughter being born. And navigating our food delivery when we were all exhausted postpartum but our delivery person couldn't figure out where to deliver our food. She took the phone from my husband’s hands and made sure we got the food we very much needed after a long labor and birth.
We could not recommend Liz more, anyone we know whose expecting, we've recommended they hire Liz as their doula. We will be hiring her again for baby no.2 , she’s the absolute best.
-Kelly Bromm
July 12, 2022
Elizabeth Addeo CD(TVL), LCCE
Afterglow Doula Care
Birth Fee: $2500 to $3000
