I first heard about Joli through my midwife. She came highly recommended as a doula not afraid to stand firm to make sure my birth was all I wanted it to be. I was 39 weeks and 4 days when we first met at the birth fair and she came over the next day to meet with my husband and I - we loved her and hired her on the spot. It's a good thing we did because I went in to labor 12 hours later! Joli talked me through realizing it was real labor over the phone while she was on the way over and even gave the correct suggestion to help Olivia roll in to a better position. She's such a great doula she could tell what problem I was having and how to solve it by just listening to me through the phone! Skills, she has nothing but skills! If there's one thing I wish I would have done differently it's finding Joli sooner. My labor was only 6 hours and I absolutely believe she was worth it. Even though we only had a short time to get to know each other ahead of time I felt completely comfortable with her. I have a very distinct memory of her consoling me and me locking on to her and feeling this peace. She's wonderful, hire her! You won't be disappointed. :)
-Elizabeth Salathe
November 13, 2015
The Painted Doula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2800