Testimonial for Jacqueline Laferriere, CFSD, CBS
It's been 5 months since my birth, and I finally get some time to share my story. When I found out I was pregnant, I really wanted a birth with as few medical interventions as possible. I assumed (it was my first pregnancy!) that in the heat of the process, I may not follow my intuition and potentially agree to interventions I don't feel comfortable with. So, together with my husband, we agreed that we need an additional advocate, someone who will keep a cool head in the middle of the bloody show and will cheer me up when needed (for some reason, I had a super strong feeling that encouragement from my husband would be annoying :D).
Jacqueline was a perfect choice. Her spinning babies certificate gave me peace that she'll know how to help me if the baby has issues going through the birth canal.
She's evidence-based and has a perfect mix of natural approach with medical interventions when needed. She showed me how to exercise before labour to help the baby get into the right position, and how to go through contractions as a couple. She provided appropriate research when we had questions and when data sources were inconclusive.
I ended up having my dream birth (water birth, no interventions, only 4 hours!), and Jacqueline did an amazing job supporting my husband in squeezing my hips (the only thing that helped me through contractions) for the whole 4 hours (to give you the perspective, the next day my husband was in pain :D)
I cannot recommend Jacqueline enough!
-Weronika
October 25, 2025
Jacqueline Laferriere, CFSD, CBS
Falling Water Doula Services
Birth Fee: $0 to $2125
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $80
