Testimonial for Jocelyn Alt
Jocelyn, along with one other Doula from Ohana and my midwife and husband, were my birth team for my son's entrance to the world. It would be impossible for me to recount all 42 hours of my labor, but the important points for this review are these:
-Prior to my labor/delivery, I felt 100% supported in my decisions. My favorite part about Ohana in general is that I do not feel they ever try to shove their own ideas down your throat. They are supportive of whatever birthing decisions you feel are best for your family. For instance, I wanted an unmedicated hospital birth, so they did everything possible to help ensure that could happen for me. I know that if I wanted my birth story to look any different, they would have provided the exact same support without judgement
-They were incredible at "reading the room" and being able to tell how much or how little attention I was needing at the moment. There were times where I didn't want anyone touching me, but there was also a stretch of time where my Doula was literally sleeping in my bed with me between contractions
-They let my husband and I make decisions, even the hard ones. They helped me weigh the pros and cons of each decision, but did not attempt to sway me one way or the other. They truly wanted it to be MY story
-They supported my husband. They let him have the glory in the right moments, but also let him step aside when it was just getting to be too much for him and he needed a break
-Their calming presence and support was incredible and I felt as if my sisters and mothers and friends were in the room for me when my son graced us with his presence. I was honored to have them both in the room with me for that incredible moment of my life
-They continued to provide support even after the birth of my son and the bonds that I have formed with our doulas continue even today
I have nothing but the highest praises to sing for the Ohana Doulas.
-Amber Kozawick
February 07, 2015
Jocelyn Alt
Seattle Doula Partners
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2500
