Testimonial for Jessica Meeds, CBD
My wife and I found Jessica here on Doulamatch back in the summer of 2024 and immediately felt a connection. Her approach to pregnancy, birth, and parenthood aligned very well with ours and she instantly came off as credible, incredibly friendly and super personable. I will never forget the way she made us feel at ease about our upcoming journey especially as a couple who lives 2100 miles away from family and instilled a sense of maternal calm in both of us.
Once we selected her, she remained very accessable and responsive to all questions, making us feel like her only client and going out of her way to provide personal, thoughtful answers. The same level of detail came through in the two pre-birth visits and we felt so supported leading up to the big day.
Even with the bar so high, Jessica outdid herself on the actual birth day, bringing a confidence and energy to the room for nearly 16 hours of labor and 3 postpartum. Her experience showed immediately and helped my wife remain calm and relaxed. I won't forget how she added tea lights to the bathroom / tub area to help create a serene space.
My wife stayed at 9cm for nearly four hours and almost abandoned her natural birth plan...until Jessica intervened and helped her naturally move from contracting to pushing in a beautiful manner. I was overwhelmed watching the moment transpire as I got to see Natalie bear down and her mentality shift, all thanks to Jessica's demenaor and ability to filter out the noise and help her dig deep.
After the birth she stuck around and looked after us even though this was her second birth of the day. When she ultimately shared the beautiful pictures she took and they have become our favorite keepsakes of the early days of parenthood.
I can't recommend her enough to anyone who is looking for a transformative birth experience and hope we have a reason to use her again!
-Ryan & Natalie Shirley
February 04, 2025
Jessica Meeds, CBD
Seattle Birth Doula + Photographer
Birth Fee: $2500
