Testimonial for Laurie Levy
Laurie is an incredible doula and person to have by your side during pregnancy, birth, and beyond! While my first birth went ok, I wanted key aspects of labor and delivery to be different the second time around. I instantly felt comfortable talking to Laurie when we met. She asked all the right questions and offered great resources and perspective.
When I arrived at to L&D, Laurie joined shortly after and quickly got to work ensuring me and my mom were comfortable and had what we needed (i.e., food, pillows, blankets, birth balls, twinkly lights). She transformed the cold and sterile environment of the hospital room into a cozy, safe space with her warm personality and all the right props! While I was fortunate to have kind nurses, it was Laurie that helped support me emotionally and physically through the birth, as well as advocate for myself with medical staff (who questioned initially whether I was far enough along to be admitted and repeatedly suggested interventions to speed up labor). Laurie gave me confidence to trust my instincts and advocate for an unmedicated birth. When I went into transition and started to lose it mentally, Laurie was a strong and reassuring presence. After my son was born, Laurie was a huge comfort when I was feeling raw emotionally and physically, and helped me to return to a calm and relaxed state.
Laurie was instrumental to helping me achieve a positive birth experience. Even though I had an uncomplicated delivery, there were multiple points at which I needed her advocacy and expertise to feel confident in my ability in the highly medicalized environment of the hospital. A huge bonus was my postpartum visit with Laurie, during which we reflected on the birth and Laurie gave the most fantastic massage (one of the best I've ever received!)
Having Laurie by my side was truly a highlight of my birth and I will forever reflect fondly on my experience due to her incredible support and presence!
-Amanda
December 29, 2022
Laurie Levy
Laurie E. Levy Inc.
Birth Fee: $3500
