Testimonial for Joli Ammons
Joli was amazing! She helped me through the vaginal birth of my girl twins, my firsts, in January 2014. I decided on a doula only weeks before my expected due date, so I did not have the full experience. However, we did a rush job on things I would want during the labor and creating the birth plan. Just being prepared made me more relaxed. Joli helped with the labor pains with counterpressure and relaxed me with aromatherapy and massage. She also helped when I was pushing! I only wanted my husband and Joli there in the room, and I definitely used all three persons (including the nurse) during the pushing. You don't realize how exhausting pushing can be. She was unable to be present during the delivery since I needed to be in the surgical room just in case a complication would happen.
Then after the birth of my twins, my husband was so engrossed in our new babies, that I was neglected. Joli got me food and drinks since I was parched and starving. She helped me while I threw up and helped me to the restroom. She was willing to be in the restroom with me also (thank goodness I was strong enough!). She only left when she thought we were comfortable to take care of ourselves.
I had a great birthing experience, a fantastic beginning to being a new mother.
I strongly recommend Joli! She's an agreeable, kind and peaceful person. Do not be deceived that she is not a parent herself (at the time anyway...) because she's a natural at being a doula!
-Pamela Nguyen
March 03, 2015
Joli Ammons
The Painted Doula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2800
