Testimonial for Luci Gimenes
Luci provided me with the birth experience I had wished for with her calming, relaxed presence and knowledge. I had started labour at 1am but it was slow during the day; when things started to pick up Luci came to our house at around 4pm and immediately started accupressure techniques which were incredible to help open my pelvis, which also provided natural pain relief. Luci also has access to a TENS machine which was helpful. Luci partners with another excellent doula so I wasn't too sure at first who would attend my labour, but I knew either way I would be in great hands! Luci was so helpful in helping me move around and timing contractions so that we called the midwife at the optimal time. My spouse was less stressed as he knew I was in good hands. Luci encouraged him to help me during labour so he felt very involved and useful. Luckily, with the calming support I only spent 1.5 hours at the hospital before our little girl was born and did not need any pain medication or intervention which I definitely put down to Luci's ability to ensure baby was in best position in labour and I was calm and focused. Luci is a Mum of 4 so she has been through it all. She also provided great postpartum and breastfeeding support as she is a lactation consultant too. Overall, an incredible experience that surpassed my/spouse expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend Luci as a doula.
-Rosanna Lyman
April 25, 2013
Luci Gimenes
Doula and Lactation Consultant
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1750
