Testimonial for Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
For all of you who wanted to know what a Birth Doula is and why we hired one... Here it goes!
She loved on our entire family, respected our wishes, empowered us, checked in on us before and after delivery, full of amazing resources, invited us to many events surrounding our interests as parents, and genuinely cared for all of us as if we were her family.
She attended two prenatal appointments with our midwives, was with us during labor/delivery at our home and Birth Center, assisted us with nursing (still checking in on us and inviting us to a meeting with other mommas), came to our home after to check up with us and to bring us my encapsulated placenta (yes, you read that correctly), and took pictures after he was born.
Also, after birth we had an unexpected situation/procedure and she kept us feeling safe as did everyone else. She helped us to focus on nursing Baby H which was so, so, so important for his body, my body and the healing which was about to occur. We are so proud of him latching on all by himself! Many of them can do, and it is beautiful!
She had a "Mary Poppins'" bag full of comfort tools to assist during labor. She supported my Hubbs in his role as Husband of the Millennia!!! Kept me loose and limp!!! So, so, so important!
She is Jennifer! Birth Doula to us. She helped us become a family and for that we are forever greatful and blessed! Every woman/family who wants a doula should have one. She was a constant in our journey and will continue to be. She is our Fairy Godmother; and we will cherish this decision for our entire lives.
We had the most beautiful, gentle, loving experience.
(I post this to encourage women and their significant others to know about this amazing opportunity in utilizing a Birth Doula as a resource to get your experience the way you want it! All pregnancies, labors and deliveries and women are different and should be respected as so.)
-Caroline Hubble
March 10, 2015
Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
Serene Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
