Website: www.maternalbeginnings.com Phone: (347) 907-1205 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 4 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 2 years Postpartum Doula Experience: 1 years Area of practice: Brooklyn, NY Travel range: 10 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau County Long Island Languages spoken: English
Working towards certification Specific certifications for the above: DONA International Birth and Postpartum
Breastfeeding Certifications
Certified Lactation Counselor (The Center for Breastfeeding)
Lactation Counselor Training (Healthy Children's Center for Breastfeeding)
studying towards IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Childbirth Educator Certifications
Lamaze International
Other Credentials
studied in Swedish and Medical massage
Specialized training or previous experience:
Over 40
VBAC
Home Birth
Multiples
Special needs babies
Twins
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Special services available:
Placenta encapsulation
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: Not specified Postpartum doula hourly rate: $25 Fee details: Can work on a sliding scale for birth and postpartum services if necessary.
Client Testimonials for Jordan Christopher
Autumn Z.
We chose Jordan because of her background as a lactation consultant and massage therapist. We thought that those skills combined with her birth experience would contribute a lot to our birth.
We called Jordan into the hospital (I was induced) about 5 hours into induction. She entered our labor calmly and jumped right into supporting us- even though we were in the hospital for labor and not at home like we wanted. At that point, I needed more support that my husband and it was the perfect time to bring Jordan in. Throughout the labor Joran adapted to my needs and desires- and more importantly was more than accomodating and willing to sit with me in the bathroom for hours. When I asked over and over again how much longer I would be in labor, Jordan calmly responded, "you're doing great." Truely, once we got into the more intense active labor, Jordan went above and beyond what I would expect from a doula and didn't bat an eyelash when things got more "organic." She knew exactly when to summon the midwife when it was time to push. Finally, she provided support to get our baby to latch immidiately after birth and responded to all my questions whether or not this or that was normal and even talked me through the stitches at the end.
Jordan was an integral part of our birth experience and we absolutely could not have done it without her. I highly reccomend her services!
Posted 4/24/2012
Levi Family
We had the pleasure of meeting and hiring Jordan as our doula for the birth of our first son. When we decided to look for a doula, we wanted someone who was knowledgeable, reassuring, and friendly. Most importantly we wanted someone to guide us through this very new experience for us and to make it as positive as possible. Jordan did just that and beyond! She helped us get through what was a long labor and helped me in particular deal with pain as much as possible without medications. This was incredibly important since I wanted to do the best for my baby and holding out on medications was the best thing (though I did have an epidural at the end, I was able to hold out longer due to her pain management techniques). Whenever I needed words of encouragement, she was there... she knew exactly how to calm us down when things got tough and stayed positive the entire time. She never interfered either with my husband and I or the medical staff.... she knew when to step in at the right time. We are so grateful to Jordan for helping us deliver a healthy baby boy and strongly recommend her as a doula.
Posted 4/13/2012
Kelly Robshaw
Jordan was a blessing in the delivery of our son. Our labor was 27 hours long. Jordan was by our side from the moment we needed her until we we're happily bonding with our son. She is patient, understanding and highly informative. If we hire a doula for our next child, Jordan will be our first call.
Posted 4/3/2012
Kathryn Bedard
I am so glad I had Jordan as my doula! This was my first birth experience. I knew I needed some outside support to get through labor and delivery. Jordan was a comforting presence throughout the ENTIRE 24 hours that I was in labor. She used massage and pressure points to ease the pain of the contractions. When it was discovered that I was not dliating as hoped because the baby was "sunny-side up", Jordan knew what to do to help the baby get into the right position.
My family and I could not be happier with Jordan! She is such a kind, knowledgeable and calm presence during labor and delivery. Indispensable!
Posted 2/2/2012
S. Taubenfeld
Jordan was a true pleasure to work with from start to end. She was incredibly sensitive to all aspects of my son's birth, from my religious beliefs to personal requests during the birth. Even after the birth, Jordan was there to help settle me into my recovery room, always going above and beyond any regular services. Jordan was great to have as my doula and I definitely recommend her!
We chose Jordan because of her background as a lactation consultant and massage therapist. We thought that those skills combined with her birth experience would contribute a lot to our birth.
We called Jordan into the hospital (I was induced) about 5 hours into induction. She entered our labor calmly and jumped right into supporting us- even though we were in the hospital for labor and not at home like we wanted. At that point, I needed more support that my husband and it was the perfect time to bring Jordan in. Throughout the labor Joran adapted to my needs and desires- and more importantly was more than accomodating and willing to sit with me in the bathroom for hours. When I asked over and over again how much longer I would be in labor, Jordan calmly responded, "you're doing great." Truely, once we got into the more intense active labor, Jordan went above and beyond what I would expect from a doula and didn't bat an eyelash when things got more "organic." She knew exactly when to summon the midwife when it was time to push. Finally, she provided support to get our baby to latch immidiately after birth and responded to all my questions whether or not this or that was normal and even talked me through the stitches at the end.
Jordan was an integral part of our birth experience and we absolutely could not have done it without her. I highly reccomend her services!