Jennifer was my doula for the home birth of my first baby this winter. I have only good things to say about her amazing care for not only myself but my husband as well. She was encouraging me throughout the whole birth, reassured me while I was going through some shock in the birth pool after baby made her appearance, helped us establish a latch immediately after birth, rubbed my sweaty feet while I laid in bed taking it all in, helped me into the shower and stood by; basically she was my birth angel. The midwife even felt comfortable leaving because she saw what good hands we were in. Not to mention the cooking and cleaning she did postpartum that allowed my husband and I to rest which was huge.
For those concerned about a Doula's years of experience I have one thing to say. There is no quantitative measure for passion and Jenn certainly has that and more. I couldn't imagine my birth without her there. I was sad to see her leave, but knowing she was only a text or call away gave me the confidence to begin my motherhood journey! read more