Testimonial for Jessica Ruscetta, CD(DONA), PCD, CLC

Jessica is truly a fantastic doula, and I would very warmly recommend her to anyone. I can easily say that I would not have been able to have the birth I had, had it not been for Jessica's presence and support during those many long hours. I was very committed to a natural birth, which happened in a hospital environment. It ended up being a very different experience than I had envisioned (I suppose that tends to be the case...) and Jessica helped me and my husband through all the unexpected twists and turns, and offered support all the way from the early labor to the epidural I ended up having, almost 30 hours later. She stayed with us all the time - and the nurses and doctors commented on how amazing my support team was, which consisted of my husband and Jessica. I know too that my husband would not have been the incredible support he was for me, if she had not been there to help him. Her presence was reassuring and comforting, in a very non-imposing way. Jessica is very knowledgeable on anything and everything birth and baby-related. During different stages of the pregnancy she offered information and answered questions, pointed me to websites etc to find resources, and was just always genuinely interested, caring and helpful. What I think makes Jessica a fantastic doula for any couple, is that she is one hundred percent respectful of the couple's wishes, and works with you within the parameters that you set. She has no firm ideas about what a birth "should" be like for anyone, other than the fact that she wants to make sure every new mom and dad make informed decisions. After the birth of my son she has continued to be an amazing support person; she genuinely cares very much, and that shines through all she does.

-L.B.

March 03, 2015