Testimonial for Elizabeth Wilcox CD (CBI) Birth Doula
In August of 2023 we were expecting our fifth baby. I'd had a hospital birth as well as three home births previously but our insurance was switched so we had to have a birth center birth this time and I felt so nervous about it, it was like I was a new mom again!!!!
Elizabeth chatted with me before labor and got an idea of my hopes and dreams for my birth. She also made my very involved, independant baby-catching husband comfortable with the idea of using a doula! It was a total miracle!
I had a couple false alarms and Elizabeth was prompt to reply and very gracious too. She was a constant source of encouragement! When labor did start Elizabeth was easy to reach and she helped me have a very noninvasive, peaceful birth. I was even able to leave to birth center two hours after my baby was born!! All I had to do was look at Elizabeth and she knew just what I needed to hear or could read my mind and answer my questions before I even asked them!! My husband was able to catch our baby and Elizabeth stayed right by my side to encourage me through the pushing (which is the very hardest part in my opinion!!!!!!!)
Elizabeth was also there for me for all my postpartum worries and questions. She remembered ever detail, even how much ibuprofin I was supposed to take & when my last dose was!! She also talked with my about my birth afterword, so the memories that were hazy or totally forgotten were peiced together. And she took pictures too! I don't know she accomplished all she did but I'm so thankful she was there! If we try for another baby I want to check with her schedule first because now that I've experienced a labor with her there I can't imagine one without her!
-Julie Baggenstos
March 21, 2024
Elizabeth Wilcox CD (CBI) Birth Doula
Baby Steps Birthing
Birth Fee: $1800
