Testimonial for Jennifer Mendelson
Jennifer was just what we needed for birth support - and we really had no idea what we needed until we got there! Her calm, balanced approach prior to birth and during the birth grounded us and made us feel like everything would be OK. She was knowledgeable and could answer our questions and tell us what was going on - this helped me a lot in setting expectations, which in turn made me feel more calm and like I could keep going. She validated how I was feeling - when I felt like I couldn't take any more, or that the pain was a little out of control - she let me know that what I felt was normal, and actually meant things were moving along! She had techniques to keep me as calm as possible when things got intense (reminding me to keep my voice low, moaning together in rhythm), and also watched out for my husband - reminded him to drink, eat, etc. so he could be there for me. But the support didn't end there - from running out to get us a celebratory post-birth mean to referrals and support in the often challenging weeks following birth, it was reassuring and so great to have her ongoing wise counsel and steady support making the transition into parenthood. Jennifer is a lovely person and a wonderful doula and I recommend her highly!
-Diana Birkett Rakow
January 04, 2014
Jennifer Mendelson
Doula Seattle
Postpartum Rate: $75
