Testimonial for Jennifer Mendelson
We worked with Jennifer as a birth doula for our first birth. We are a same sex couple with a few unique concerns about how we might be perceived and treated by hospital staff and Jennifer was very comfortable working with us, open to learning about the particulars of our situation, and committed to supporting us as needed in every way throughout the birth. As is true for many women, our birth did not go according to plan, and Jennifer really helped us process each deviation (induction for postterm, internal monitoring, epidural, c-section...) so that when all was said and done we were thrilled with our new son, at peace with our birth experience, and felt like we had really done everything we could to avoid a c-section given the circumstances. She deserves special praise for keeping us together during the 2 hours (!!) between when I asked for an epidural and when I got it. She helped us get breastfeeding going in the hospital and helped me process the stress of a low milk supply at our postpartum visit. As others have said, she exudes a sense of calm and has a wry sense of humor - both essential in navigating the challenges of birth.
-Sarah Peterson & Ash Warren
May 21, 2010
Jennifer Mendelson
Doula Seattle
Postpartum Rate: $75
