Sierra Hearn

10/15/2020

I have nothing but glowing reviews for Jolene! I knew from the start of my pregnancy that I wanted an unmedicated child birth. I had heard about doulas but had never really considered them until later in my pregnancy. I found Jolene and boy am I glad I did! I'm adopted, so as much as she wanted to help, my mom wasn't able to tell me what to expect, and with it being my first child I knew I would need some assistance. I could've never imagined just how much I would actually need Jolene when it came down to it. The prenatal visit was amazing and I felt like we connected immediately. She was able to give me and my fiance a lot of information about what to expect as well as reassured me that she would have my back no matter which direction my labor and delivery went. My birth was nothing I expected or planned for it to be. I ended up being induced, and after many hours of light contractions the OB decided to break my water at 5 cm, about 30 minutes before Jolene arrived at the hospital. Those first contractions after my water broke were so intense, she couldn't have shown up at a better time. Her knowledge of counter pressure got me through many, many contractions and although everything was a blur once she got there, her constant positivity, knowledge and support were exactly what I needed. There were so many times where I thought I couldn't do it and would end up asking for an epidural but she kept pushing me and 24 hours after labor started I delivered a healthy 9 lb 15 oz baby girl successfully without medication. She's also continued to be in touch after the birth, checking in to make sure we are ok and coming for a postpartum visit where we were able to sit and talk for hours. I feel like she is as much a friend as she is a doula. If another child ends up being in my future I will without a doubt be using Jolene again!

Colleen

8/25/2020

Jolene was such an amazing doula. Coming from a healthcare background, I was very used to relying on doctors and nurses to tell me what my pregnancy, labor, and delivery process would look like.  I also knew about the potential side effects of medications, and the myriad of medical interventions that could potentially be utilized to help baby come out.  I knew I wanted to have as natural of a labor as I could that would allow for our baby to arrive safely.  When we met with Jolene, we knew instantly she was going to be the best person to help support us in this process.  She met with us several times before labor began to get to know us, and to provide us with some helpful resources to get labor started, to help me stay comfortable during pregnancy, and to help us through the beginning stages of labor at home.  She was extremely responsive to any questions or concerns that I had.  She was also very educated in positions, medical interventions, medications, you name it, she knew it, or knew how to find the answer.  We never felt pressured in our choices, only empowered.  She was there for us every step of the way in any capacity that I needed.  Even when medical interventions were needed, she stayed by our side and provided support.  Her expertise, gently hands, and calm demeanor were a breath of fresh air during our labor.  Her knowledge, coaching, and reassurance after baby was born helped me to get through the first few weeks of being a new mom.  She eased the constant worry that comes with being a new mom.  She was the best support system we could have asked for. 

Crystal Bennett

8/25/2020

Jolene was so amazing during my labor. She made sure things went the way I wanted and talked to the nurses for me when I was unable to. She had many different ways to help me get through my contractions and even played music for me and put a cool wet wash cloth on my forehead. I honestly couldn't have gotten through it as well as I did without her. I would highly recommend her to anyone! 

Sarah Curtis

7/8/2019

We hired Jolene late in my pregnancy.  I honestly did not know what to expect. Jolene met with us for her interview and was very caring and compassionate. She came to our home for our prenatal visit and I could not believe how much we learned. She gave me a foot massage and with her rebozo and peanut ball showed me ways to stay at home as long as we could with a natural birth in our plan. The day I went into labor she communicated until I needed her and then came to our home. Once here she lowered our lights got out candles and started playing my birth play list and really just set the mood in our home for a sacred experience. Once I couldnt talk through contractions she suggested going to the hospital and gosh I'm so grateful we did. I got to the hospital and was 8cm. Jolene did an amazing job with getting me through my next 2cm and then took the most real and beautiful pictures while I was pushing and giving birth. She stayed an hour after our beautiful girl was here. She came a few days after and did a postpartum shift and was just amazing.  Made me a warm meal, started a warm sitz bath, and did light cleaning and made sure I felt confident in everything before leaving. Simply amazing.