Chooising Jill as part of my support team was a great decision. She was like my personal cheerleader, always on call with encouragement and helpful information. I am a Type I Diabetic, so it was important to me to have people knowledgeable about my special circumstances helping me. Jill took the time and made extra efforts to learn about pregnancy and diabetes. She takes her job very seriously, and she responds to texts, calls, and emails very promptly and answers all questions thoroughly.
Her easygoing nature was a great bonus when I was feeling discouraged, and she has a knack for always seeing the bright side of things. She is a great conversationalist, which was so helpful during the endless hours of labor. When I ran into complications during labor, she made sure I knew what was going on and made informed decisions. She was great at keeping me on track with my goals, even when it was tough, but she also rolled with the changes when I had to adjust my birth plan. She made me feel like every choice I made was just the right one, and she kept me from feeling scared, confused, or uncertain. In the end, with Jill's help, every moment of my birth story was exactly as it should be.
A doula is the one person who is there solely for the mom to be, and Jill takes this responsibility very seriously. If you are looking for someone encouraging and positive, with a lot of knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth, Jill is perfect. She knows how to follow the lead of the mother, knowing when to soothe and when to be more upbeat. My husband was grateful for her help, and all the medical staff thought she was incredible. She can ease any worry, and she makes the birth experience the warm happy memory it should be.
-Meghqan Throckmorton
May 11, 2010
Doula Baby! LLC
Birth Fee: $2000