Testimonial for Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
It was a pleasure working with Joyce as our doula-- and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for support in their pregnancy journey! Joyce brought empathy, warmth and compassion in every interaction.
I found Joyce through my Ob/Gyn, who recommended her because of her ability to honor her clients’ wishes while communicating well with the medical team. After working with her, I understand exactly why she stood out.
During our prenatal visits, Joyce took the time to talk through my options and help me put together birth preferences that felt right for me. It mattered to me to have someone who listened and made me feel supported in my choices. Her years of experience, knowledge of local resources, and familiarity with both traditional medicine and holistic approaches made a big difference throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period. During labor, I very much appreciated her calming presence, advocacy, and guidance through different labor positions to help me have a smooth natural delivery and avoid a C-section.
It’s clear that this work as a doula is more than a job to her—she truly loves supporting mothers through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into motherhood. I’m so glad she was part of our journey, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula.
-Shelly Hsieh
November 05, 2026
Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
BirthAmbassador
Birth Fee: $3250 to $4500
