Natali Escobar

12/19/2024

The best decision my husband and I took during my pregnancy was to have Joann as our doula support for our firstborn daughter. From day one we had an amazing connection with her, she was always very kind and supportive, guiding us through every decision with knowledge and experience but always very respectful about them. She was always there when we needed her, we can't thank her enough. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a Doula to consider Joann first!

Brittany Mason

11/11/2024

Joann’s support during my pregnancy, birth and postpartum was such an important part of my transition to welcoming my third baby. She offered a safe place to voice my concerns during pregnancy as I grappled with the possibility of a breech birth and especially as I went past my due date. I ended up having a very fast birth experience and Joann provided support and photography during the last half of my labour, as well as valuable birth debriefing as I struggled to wrap my head around how fast everything happened. She stayed for the first five hours postpartum and made sure we had everything we needed and were settled before she left. We had many postpartum hours over the next four months which were so valuable to me as my body was slow to recover due to chronic issues I had prior to this pregnancy. Joann knew exactly what I needed and I felt she offered immense value to our family during this transition. Even as a third time mom there was many things I had forgotten about and new newborn care tips I did not know with my first two babies. I highly suggest that anyone expecting consider hiring Joann for doula support for labour support and especially the postpartum period.

Allison

11/6/2024

Joann supported us with the birth of our second child, and having her made all the difference in the world. Joann's birth prep meetings with us were very practical and had a big impact on ensuring that our labour/ birth experience was positive. When I was labouring, Joann was so supportive and met all of our needs so that we felt comfortable and confident.  Her approach is caring, scientific, and empathetic. I am so happy that we were able to work with Joann and I would recommend her to any/all expectant families. 

Sofia Sanchez

10/1/2024

Joann is compassionate and very knowledgeable. She was very supportive every step of the way and even though I ended up opting for a C-section and changed the birth plan she remained a calming and reassuring presence during the birthing experience. Would highly recommend!

Kirstie

9/28/2024

Joann was an incredible addition to our birth team for our first child. My husband and I were keen to become knowledgeable advocates for our birth experience and Joann was an integral part of our journey. She took the time to connect with us and teach us how to prepare. She was patient, supportive, and caring at every moment of our prenatal, birthing and postnatal experiences. She has a wealth of knowledge that makes her a strong doula support. She provides great resources to refer back to after meetings, which I found to be very helpful. She helped us install our car seat, and we felt very comfortable and reassured that it was safe as she is a certified car seat technician. She also provided us with the most stunning birth photos. We will treasure those memories forever. An important value in my birth plan was to ensure my husband was well informed and felt capable to best support me. In those challenging moments she was right alongside both of us and helped us manage difficulty with greater ease. She lifted our spirits and reminded us how strong and capable we were. Joann is a beautiful person, and wonderful doula and would be an invaluable member of your birth team.

Marina

9/20/2024

Joann Christensen is the most amazing doula you could possibly have! I cannot imagine anyone more perfect for the role. She is so warm and caring, and has the skills, experience and expertise to advocate for you in what was for me a scary hospital setting, especially as a first time mom. Her knowledge is incredible and taught me everything I needed to know about labour and delivery and answered all my questions in so much detail. She was an incredible support, going above and beyond before delivery as well as for the birth, she was the most amazing support not only for me but for my husband who took her lead and was incredible throughout the (purposeful) pain and birth. I cannot speak more highly of Joann! While it was the first time meeting her in person at the birth it was like I had known her forever, she is so warm and I feel she could connect with anyone instantly, she made me feel comfortable and looked after. I do not warm up to people quickly but Joann has the most caring, confident and trustworthy personality it was impossible not to. I hope you are lucky enough to have Joann as your doula!

Gloria

9/19/2024

I had the pleasure of working with Joann through my first pregnancy. I had planned a home birth and Joann was very personable and knowledgeable with every step of the process, from guiding us about the logistics of a home birth to preparing us for the steps of labour and pain management options. The books she recommended (hypnobirthing) changed my mindset and perspective on giving birth. It gave me the confidence and empowered me to believe in and trust in my body. Unfortunately, my water broke before I was full term which derailed the home birth plan but Joann was readily available for my husband and I when the sudden changes happened. She was a phonemonal moral support and coach for us when we were nervous, afraid and uncertain with the unexpected hospital birth. Joann was responsive to all my husband’s texts (2-3:30am!) when I was in induced labour at the hospital and was able to guide and provide support for us when we were unsure of the decisions to make. She reminded us our wishes and values based on our birth plan. Joann knew I wanted her to be by my side during my delivery so she made her best effort to arrive at the hospital and just in time for my baby’s arrival, even though she was occupied with another client, since my due date was supposed to be a month away… Despite the fact that it ended up to be a hospital birth, I felt I was in control of my birth and brought my baby girl into this world the way I want it. I can’t thank Joann for her support and would highly recommend her as your doula! I definitely hope to use Joann again for my next birth and hopefully it will be a successful home birth!

Jen

8/25/2024

It was extremely valuable having Joann at my daughter's birth. She always made sure I was informed with what was happening and made sure I knew what was optional. The hospital wanted to continue upping my pitocin but she helped me refuse the unnecessary increases as it was becoming unbearably painful. I would not have known that was even an option if it wasnt for her. She also made sure they communicated when they were increasing the dosage which they would not have done unless she had asked. There's so much that goes on in the birthing room that's all completely new to someone giving birth for the first time, having a doula with us was game changing. My husband also found it extremely helpful as Joann would tell him how to best support me in an otherwise overwhelming experience. 

Siobhan Walsh

7/22/2024

Our experience with Joann was incredible from start to baby being born :) She was so attentive and knowledgeable about everything we needed to know. She took the time to really get to know us and what are birth values were. I felt very cared for and supported during labour and delivery by her. Would highly recommend Joann to anyone seeking a doula! ??????

Carlos & Daniela

5/28/2024

We are incredibly grateful for the support Joann provided during the pregnancy and birth of our first son. She was an excellent bridge between us and the healthcare system, ensuring we understood every step and had the resources we needed. Her expertise and compassionate guidance made our experience smooth and empowering. Highly recommend!

Samantha

5/4/2024

Joann has been a pleasure to work with. She really supported me both physically and emotionally during our doula support agreement. She is professional, knowledgeable and genuine. You won't be disappointed with her service! We will be recommending to all our personal contacts, and it baby 3 come along will definitely be connecting again. Thanks for everything Joann! It's been a pleasure. 

Kristen

12/21/2023

We hired Joann as our post partum doula, and of all the decisions we’ve made as new parents, this has been one of the best!

Joann is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and knows how to anticipate our every need. The fact that she does days and overnights is such a luxury. (My mom-friends are so jealous). Sleep is absolutely crucial to surviving the newborn stage, so being able to hand off baby to nap and then wake up to a clean kitchen, folded laundry and a happy, fed baby is life changing.

As an anxious first time mom, having a top-notch doula as part of our support team has been integral to my survival. All our family lives out of town and my partner travels for work, so an initial three week journey has quickly turned into 6+ weeks, with us still booking Joann for extra days when needed.

My only regret is that we didn’t have her with us during delivery!

Layo

12/7/2023

We initially engaged the services of Joann early in my wife's pregnancy.

Throughout the entire duration, she proved to be an invaluable source of support, consistently offering helpful information and unwavering emotional backing.

When my wife went into labor, Joann's dedication and assistance exceeded all our expectations. She was an indispensable pillar of support, guiding us through each stage with expertise and compassion.

Her presence and guidance were instrumental in making the experience as smooth and positive as possible. I wholeheartedly endorse Joann for anyone in search of a doula who is not only professional but also genuinely caring and supportive.
 
 

Carrie

11/1/2023

Joann was our labour and postpartum doula and she is absolutely amazing! My labour was 17+ hours long and Joann was right there providing her support at the beginning till the very end. I was in such good hands with Joann and it provided a sense of calm for my husband as well being first time parents.

During my pregnancy as well, Joann would always check in to see how I was doing and I loved being able to message her with all of my random questions instead of googling answers on my own. She is very experienced and knowledgeable.

Sleep deprivation is certain for all new parents and having Joann come on those nightshifts as a postpartum doula was such a nice break for us. We would have a solid 8 hours of sleep, confident that our baby was in excellent hands.

We couldn't recommend Joann enough! We love her!

Victoria

9/11/2023

We hired Joann for doula services for the birth of our second child and we are so glad that we did. Her support and guidance throughout the end of my pregnancy, during labour, and postpartum was so valuable. Having a kind, knowledgeable, and caring professional that I trusted helping me and advocating for me made a huge difference in my birth experience. We are so grateful for Joann and would absolutely hire her again!

Angela Doyle

8/15/2023

Hiring Joann was the BEST decision my husband and I made for our birth and postpartum journey. My birth was the perfect example of things not going as planned and Joann was there every step
of the way with unwavering support. Her knowledge and passion for what she does is incredible. No amount of research I did could replace having Joann there for support. She made sure every decision we made was well informed and was there for the little things you don’t think of (my husband was able to leave the hospital and grab us food, parking etc. ) She continued to check up on us after birth and answer any questions we had. It was nice just talking things out with her like she was a friend to confide in. I HIGHLY recommend Joann if you are at all considering a Doula. She truly helped me have the most empowering birth experience and my husband and I are so grateful for her!

Danielle Jones-Gardner

4/16/2023

Joann was amazing from start to finish and I cannot put into words how grateful my family is for her support. Joann was supportive from our first meeting with her and was always available on WhatsApp to answer questions and checked in regularly after my appointments etc prior to giving birth. She made me feel so at ease throughout my active labour & birth. I don’t think I could have done it without her! She knew exactly what to do / say to keep me going and kept me calm throughout. Having her there really made the difference and she made me feel empowered throughout my decision making and during the final stages; I honestly feel that I would have ended up having a c-section if she wasn’t there with me! Joann was there immediately after birth and checked in regularly - she was there when I needed her and her postpartum overnight visits were so valuable to us during those first few weeks. I couldn’t recommend Joann enough! She really is a superhero!

Tessa Weber

3/1/2023

Joann came to help with over nights with our fourth baby in the 'fourth trimester' so I could get some longer stretches of sleep in order to be operational in the morning for my older kids. 
After the fourth child (or the second!) you realize sleep deprivation is one of the largest stressors on the family as a whole; a parent's mental and physical health can become fragile quickly with poor   sleep. Joann was always patient, kind, caring and compassionate. She arrived on time and was flexible to schedule changes.
We felt very confident and comfortable having her take care of our son in our home. I would not hesitate to recommend Joann if you are seeking postpartum support for your family. She is wonderful! 

C. Clarke

1/24/2023

We hired Joann last minute and she was very easy to book with. My birth went well, and having her support was so incredible. I did require forceps and so the recovery is where I needed the most help. I struggled a lot with some complications with my recovery and she took charge of our daughter so that my husband and I could rest and nap. She was so good at comforting the baby, she had so much patience for my screaming baby. She showed my husband and I how to do tummy time, bath time, and she showed us how to established a bedtime routine when the time comes...She even did some occasional house work too.... Tidying our main floor, kitchen, baby's laundry, refilling our water bottles, so that I didn't have to constantly be going up and down stairs. One day we ran out of dog food and she went to buy her some food for us! That was incredibly appreciated! That kind of help was so nice to have, especially being first time parents, we really needed the guidance. It was so nice to have her throughout our birth and postpartum period to help and have our questions answered.  My husband and I opted for the five visits and felt it might not have been enough, we could have used another visit or two. We loved having Joann around! We learned so much from her! We are so grateful to have had her. I would 100% recommend using Joann as your doula! You can really tell how much she loves what she does! 

Karin Gorseth

1/23/2023

As a first time mom, almost reaching my 40s and with very little family support, I was limited with whom to share my deep joy, fears and excitement about my pregnancy. It wasn't a sure thing that I would have ever been able to be a mom and now that it has become a reality I know in my heart that having Joann by my side before birth (prenatally), during my labour, and after (for two postpartum visits) was a blessing. Joann was pivotal in my birth story and in giving me a positive experience. Joann has a youthful spirit that compliments her personal and professional expertise and competence. She is without a doubt capable. Joann was resourceful in answering my questions and providing me with educational resources about all of my questions or concerns, anywhere from belly wraps to prenatal massage and more. More importantly, she was reliable, positive and non-judgmental. She sought to provide me with knowledge and perspective that matched my wishes. She was quick to respond to her emails, text messages and phone calls and was prompt at all of her visits with me. With all of that being said, she was extremely important during my labour. She acted as an advocate for me and my husband and helped us in our decision-making when time was limited. I am so grateful I made the decision to have her by my side. Thank you!

Gurdev B

1/20/2023

Joann was amazing to work with during the birth and postpartum period of our first child. She has a wealth of knowledge. Not only was she able to provide us with labour support in the prehospital period, but she was our advocate when we arrived in hospital. She is kind, compassionate and supportive. We are truly grateful she was able to be with us during this time in our lives. Thank you Joann for contributing to our positive birth experience! 

Arpen Rana

12/27/2022

We hired Joann for postpartum support for the first two months of our daughter's birth. It was the best decision we made as Joann came to our place two nights a week and it allowed me to get extra sleep to take care of our toddler and baby the next day! Joann was always punctual and made my life so much easier by helping me stay organized in our kitchen and living area! I'd highly recommend Joann as a doula and am very appreciative of everything she did to support my recovery and postpartum period.