Testimonial for Jessica Argenzio CD/PCD(DONA) from Maggie

Testimonial for Jessica Argenzio CD/PCD(DONA)

I don’t want to be dramatic, but hiring Jessica as our overnight Postpartum doula quite literally saved my sanity, my marriage, and probably my overplucked eyebrows (from 1am Google spirals like “why does my newborn grunt like a baby goat?”).

As a first-time mom, I thought maternity leave meant cozy baby snuggles, tea, and catching up on novels. LOL. Reality? I was a cracked-nippled, sleep-deprived zombie with a baby who treated nighttime like a party.

Before our baby even arrived, Jessica did a full home walkthrough with me and my husband. She helped us set up smart stations for blowouts, postpartum supplies, and all the little things we’d never have considered. She left us with handouts full of info on newborn care and recovery that actually made sense.

Jessica checked in daily during the final weeks of pregnancy, not just asking about contractions, but how I was really doing. She walked me through what my induction might look like and reminded me I still had power and choices in the labor room.

That support was everything.

She also gently coached me through early feeding—helping me understand hunger cues, build confidence, and find our groove with nursing and bottles (without guilt). And the sleep stuff? Pure magic. Jessica taught us how to lay down routines early that were flexible, developmentally appropriate, and worked. By 6 weeks, we were getting real sleep.

During overnights, she cared for our baby with such calm expertise that I could actually rest, knowing everything was okay. She tracked feedings, did light tidying, and soothed our little one (giving my nipples a much-needed break). She answered all my late-night questions and was basically my human Google, minus the anxiety.

P.S. Hire Jessica. She’s part doula, part therapist, part sleep wizard. She didn’t just help our baby thrive—she helped me thrive, too. Best decision we made.

-Maggie

April 16, 2025