Testimonial for Jennifer Racer
My husband and I decided to hire Jenn as our doula during my first pregnancy because we wanted to go the non-medicated route and were unsure of what was ahead of us. Jenn came to our house prior to my due date to meet and discuss her role and she made it clear that she could be as involved (or not) as we needed her to be. We were impressed immediately and felt that hiring her was the best decision, if anything, to support my husband as well as me. She then visited a second time to discuss our wants and hopes for my delivery and this time she brought a few tools to demonstrate different positions and relaxation techniques that would help me in my labor. Again, when she left, we felt comfortable and confident in our decision. When my labor began, Jenn came to my house first (at our request) since we wanted to stay at home as long as possible. She took thorough notes, kept calm, and helped my husband help me through the process. We then decided to go to the hospital and once again she was with us every step of the way. She used massage techniques and positioning to help me and documented throughout the entire process - staff names, conversations, contractions, etc.. She stayed with us until a few hours after our son was born (almost 24 hours!) and then returned to our home about a week later for a postpartum visit to meet our baby again and to assist with breast feeding if needed. We reviewed her notes and discussed the outcome and had the opportunity to rehash the process since it all goes by in a blur. We highly recommend Jenn and we will no doubt reach out to her if we do have a second child. My husband and I agree that even if you are not attempting the non-medicated route having a doula is a good idea. The hospital staff, as wonderful as they are, are not designated to spend 1:1 time with you so having Jenn is a wonderful way to meet your needs, both physical and emotional.
-Karen Hougum
July 31, 2015
Jennifer Racer
Jenn Racer Family Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1600
Postpartum Rate: $35
