Testimonial for Leslie Cuffee
I would like state my highest recommendation for Leslie Cuffee as a doula. Leslie is not only the beaming light of perfection in reference to the definition of doula; she far exceeds it with her loving kindness and warm spirit. I loved being aided by Leslie because she made me feel empowered as a woman, an individual, a laborer, and a mother. As the anxious person I am, she helped me find peace when I needed it the most, by encouraging me and reaffirming my abilities. She helped me find the confidence I had lost and rebuild it stronger than it had ever been before. I felt very alone during my pregnancy, but Leslie’s calm and nurturing nature made me feel like I was on an unique individual journey and I would come out the other side as a stronger newer person as I certainly have. During the pregnancy Leslie would stay up late with me, until 2am sometimes, working through my fears so I could sleep at night. In labor, she provided my husband with a sense of confidence that made him the most amazing source of support a man could ever be in labor which helped our family to connect deeper than we ever had before. One of my biggest fears of laboring was that I would look back and it would be a bad experience, however, with Leslie’s support, the labor turned out to be peaceful and amazing and I cry tears of joy thinking about how fantastic it was. In postnatal period, Leslie taught us (my son and I) how to breastfeed. She provided me with confidence and strength in a time when most new moms are still scared and figuring things out. Her down to earth approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postnatal period balanced out my anxiety and helped me to find peace and learn new things about myself. As a result of Leslie’s help, my husband and I really feel like we know what we’re doing and I feel strong and resilient. I have recommended Leslie to my friends, and will continue to, as well as I hope to use her services again in the future.
-Mary Bloom
March 13, 2013
Leslie Cuffee
Leslie C. Cuffee, Doula
Birth Fee: $1500
