Client Experience

 She took the time to understand not just what my birth plan was, but why it mattered to me (which I think made all the difference when things didn’t go exactly as I originally hoped). Throughout pregnancy, she stayed in close contact and was always available when I felt worried or confused. Her guidance through the confusing days of pre/early labor and her arrival as soon as we needed more support made me feel really cared for.

During labor, Jen really helped me cope with contractions and stay calm in between. She helped me get into a good flow and pulled many helpful things out of her toolbox (both metaphorically and literally) without disrupting my rhythm. Hospitals make me uneasy, but she helped me stay focused no matter what was going on around me. She kept me grounded when things got intense and I doubted myself. Jen interacted effortlessly with the medical team and brought up helpful questions I wouldn’t have known to ask (monitoring, IV placement, positioning especially during pushing). Between preparation during prenatal meetings and Jen’s encouragement and advocacy during my birth, I was able to stay confident and really be in the moment when my baby arrived. I can’t imagine going through pregnancy and birth without her."

- Janet

From the first time we met with her over coffee to share about our birth needs and preferences and learn about her practice, we were impressed by her calming, supportive demeanor paired with her immense knowledge of the body that is informed by her deep medical background.

As curious and talkative first time parents-to-be we sought a doula that would bring balance to our energy and she did just that. As Asian-Americans, it was also important to us to find professional care that reflects our familial background and lived experience in an area where it may not be as easy to find. 

Doula Jennifer provided the guidance and resources we needed during the final weeks of pregnancy for us to hone in on our birth plan and to feel confident going into this new territory. While laboring at home, we chose to work through early stages on our own as she checked in on progress and advised us on ways to help move labor along. After meeting us at our birth center, she jumped in to provide physical and emotional support -- giving us tools to work through contractions, reminders to use focusing techniques, and giving counter pressure and helping to move in different positions.

When our labor was forced to shift to the hospital, she gave the most important support of all, helping to ease our minds and talk us through the change during a scary and unexpected time. She stayed with us through the transfer and was there through the most difficult parts of labor until our beautiful baby girl arrived safely.

With Doula Jennifer, we made it to the finish line happy and healthy, and we consider her a vital part of a life changing time. Her continued support in the days after we got home were invaluable. We will always recommend her to other pregnant people and will be reaching out for our next baby as well."

- Leanna

 We are new to the area and as we got closer to delivery, our anxiety was getting the best of us. We felt unprepared, even though this was our second child. We contacted Jen and she got back to us quickly. We met via Zoom and immediately felt like she was a great match. She came to our house the very next day to go over birthing information and grounding techniques. These turned out to be incredibly helpful during labor.

I was induced a day or two later and Jen showed up with coffee for us while we got things started. Throughout labor and delivery, Jen was a grounding force in the room. She was very calm and confident, never overstepping or in the way, but always ready as soon as we needed/wanted her. I ended up in surgery, and she stayed with my husband to help keep him calm, which was a true blessing.

I am so incredibly thankful for Jen, her knowledge, empathy and the quiet calm she brings. I highly recommend her."

- April