“I couldn’t be more blessed to have Layla in my life. Being my second birth, the differences between having Layla and not having her is unbelievable. She has all the information you need to give birth in Las Palmas, and what’s going on in the present moment. During birth she made it so special and beautiful. Seriously, birth can be so beautiful when you feel 100% supported and loved. My husband and I felt more connected than ever. I felt secure and knew what was going on at all time. After birth she created a magical close ceremony, where we processed birth. She always has some delicious food in hand which has made the experience even more special. I couldn’t be more happy to experience this stage with her.”
“I’ve found it very helpful to have Layla by my side through this experience. I got in touch with Layla at the end of my pregnancy, and I hired her because she seemed genuinely interested in getting to know what I wanted for my birth and in trying to help me achieve that.
I’m not from Las Palmas and didn’t know much about the providers here, but based on my wishes, Layla helped me find a solution that I was comfortable with. Through her prenatal consultations I started to feel more at ease and better prepared for what was to come, and, in the end, I started to look forward to giving birth, something I never thought I would.
When I hired Layla, I thought our story would end at the birth, but in the weeks after having my daughter I benefited so much from her experience, companionship, and long list of contacts, from lactation consultants, physiotherapists and more, which was very useful since I don’t speak Spanish. From buying diapers and making postpartum meals to helping me get on a bus with a stroller for the first time, Layla took care of it. But most importantly, she really listened to my wishes and needs. I am forever grateful for having her on board.”
“Having been completely new to the Canary Islands, carrying my first baby, and not being able to speak any Spanish, it was truly a gift to have found Layla. I didn’t know much about childbirth and the postpartum journey which made me quite nervous. But with her gentle guidance and wealth of knowledge, I quickly felt the nerves turning into feelings of empowerment. Knowing that I could make informed decisions on the day, with Layla by my side, as she reminded me of my power and my ability to birth my baby! She was able to easily translate what the midwives were saying on the day that I was in labour, which really made me feel secure, as I was worried that I would feel left in the dark if I couldn’t understand them. My husband could be present with me, as Layla magically took care of the rest! Postpartum, Layla put my worried mind at ease, more than once. She cooked, loved and held space for me! I couldn’t be more happy with the experience of bringing my special little boy into the world, having had her love and friendship along for the ride!”
“Layla guided me so gently towards the birth experience I dreamed of and for that I am forever grateful. She prepared me, gave me the tools I needed to be confident on the process of a natural birth after a previous C-section. I wish all women knew how valuable it is to have a Doula in the process of becoming a mother. Thank you Layla for being my support in such an important day of my life.”
“You found her, your search for a doula is finally over. I was one of the lucky ones to have Layla guide me through my pregnancy & postpartum journey. As a mother herself, Layla understands first hand what it means to carry, birth, love and care for a child. However what makes working with her truly unique is she works to understand how YOU as the mother feel at each point of the journey and reminds you how IMPORTANT that is. She has boatloads of knowledge from her extensive research, and uses that to hone in on what you and your baby specifically need. I needed a scheduled c-section – not only did Layla walk me through why this was the best decision for me but for my baby as well. I felt confident going into my delivery and knew I had made the right decision. Layla is open to all birthing, parenting and feeding styles and helps tailor your needs to what works for your family – AND TO NOT FEEL BAD ABOUT IT.”
