Testimonial for Elise Benoit
Elise and I had an unconventional first meeting as she was our backup doula and we first met when I was already in labor with my first son. Thankfully my husband and I immediately loved her and she helped guide us through a difficult labor and delivery of our sweet Calvin. We also found out we had the same alma mater, Go Dawgs! Fast forward 3 years and I knew as soon as I got pregnant again that I needed Elise by my side. As most second labors do, things were a little different. I went into labor on my own at 40.6, but because of some low fluid levels ended up at the hospital in early labor sooner than I would have liked. Elise knew my anxiety was high and never hesitated in coming to support us early. Labor progressed a little slowly due to all the distractions but Elise knew how to keep things moving. She went out of her way to set the mood of the room while also encouraging me to do the "tough stuff" and bring on baby. She kept telling me once I progressed that things would happen quickly, but after pushing for nearly 4 hours with my first I didn't believe her. Much to my surprise she ended up being right and after a few hours our sweet Sonny was in my arms. Following labor I had some significant bleeding and she supported me the entire time. Overall, the entire experience was so beautiful and everything I imagined it to be. While this chapter of my life is likely over, if I had to do it again 100% Elise would be there.
-Katie Wilson
December 06, 2022
Elise Benoit
Elise Benoit Doula Services, A Brighter Birth
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
