Testimonial for Joy Batchelder CD-L
One night after we put the kids to bed, I felt cramping become consistent so I started to time them. 11:30pm to 12am they became stronger and closer until my water broke at 12:03am. I called my sister and my husband called Joy! Both were there so shortly after. I was in my tub and Joy so sweetly and quietly came in to help me through my contractions. Every contraction that came on, she applied counter pressure. Then Joy suggested I move in a different position, I moved around a few times then decided to go downstairs to the birth pool where I had everything set up. Joy and my sister helped me out of the tub and got me downstairs where I started to transition. Joy so sweetly and lovingly reminded me to moo through the pain and surrender to it, I felt a shift in myself and it became more bearable. Outside of the tub I labored for some time and Joy helped me with counter pressure as I felt my baby move her way down. I knew the time was close to birth my baby so I got up and into the tub when I had a break from the contractions. Joy helped me into the tub and I started to feel the contractions come on stronger, she massaged my shoulders as I felt my baby move its way down and I knew it was time! I started to push, as I pushed, Joy stayed behind me and encouraged me while my husband was on the other side of the pool waiting for our baby to be born. As the contraction started, I pushed the babys head out and I rested, then another contraction came on and I pushed HER body out! My husband caught her and we lifted her up and laid her on my chest! It was truly so amazing! Our daughter was born at 2:11am on the 10th of February and I honestly could not have been so at peace and confident without Joy there! She was so wonderful and peaceful and confident and loving and JOYFUL! She made what could have been a stressful time so peaceful and I’ll forever be so grateful!!! Joy, thank you for how amazing you are and for helping me through!
-Valerie Semple
March 18, 2025
Joy Batchelder CD-L
The Joyful Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1300 to $1800
