Testimonial for Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
To any father out there (especially a brand new father like myself) who would question the need or value of a doula, I would say to definitely rethink their logic. Being brand new to this experience, Jennifer was able to put us at ease throughout the pregnancy, through the birth, and finally postpartem. She let us know from the beginning that she was there to support us, answer any questions, and completely back us up. I was so impressed with how much time she was willing to give us, even before the birth. She spent hours with us going to appointments, visiting us at home, answering questions, giving suggestions, lending us tools, and just overall preparing us for the birth. We felt from the beginning that Jennifer was a huge part of the process and was going to be a very important figure as we brought our new little guy into the world. And when labor started, having Jennifer present was a huge relief. She let us know early on that she would be there whenever we needed her, and she was. When she arrived at our house while my wife was having very intense contractions at 3am in the morning, it felt like a huge weight off my shoulders. At the point, I knew we'd be supported and had made a right decision to hire a doula (specifically, Jennifer) to help us through this process. She was awesome and seemed to know exactly what my wife needed during her pain. And once we were at the Mercy birthing center and my wife was pushing for three hours, Jennifer continued with her awesome support. Jennifer also provided us the gift of taking some amazing pictures of our brand new baby boy once he finally came into this world. And postpartem, Jennifer providing some excellent counseling and assurances as my wife was attempting to breastfeed for the first time. Jennifer was awesome, and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for support and a memorable and satisfying birth experience.
-Ryan Hubble
February 08, 2015
Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
Serene Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
