Testimonial for Joli Ammons
I knew from the moment I met Joli, that if I got pregnant again I would interview her to be my doula! I didn't have a doula for my first so I knew I would have one for my second birth. When I found out I was expecting again, I set up a time to meet with Joli, and that was that! She was extremely easy to talk to, and I could sense she was an incredibly authentic, passionate, kind, and loving person. I knew she would be a good fit for us. So we hired her!
What a great decision we had made!! We were planning a home birth and Joli was very supportive of everything we wanted. I looked forward to our prenatal appointments, We laughed and hung out, and talked about the birth and all its details. It was FUN!
My labor moved slower than I had anticipated and Joli was right there the whole time. I think Joli was super in tune with what I needed. When my labor had kind of stalled a bit she encouraged my husband and I to consider taking some quite, alone time. So everyone left the house for a bit and I was really able to focus on myself and my baby. It worked, and within a few hours my labor had picked up and into active labor we headed. When things were becoming difficult for me, I remember thinking in my head "relax, let your body do what it's supposed to, release control" then Joli would say out loud, exactly what I was thinking,! but her saying it made it real, it made it easier for me to actually let my body relax. I could tell myself everything I needed to do, but her calm voice is what I really responded to. I needed her. And I'm so happy that she was there for me, she made the contractions much easier to handle.
In the weeks postpartum, Joli called and text me to check in and she visited us a few times. I feel so blessed that Joli was there for us in such a sacred time for our family. She was the perfect person to help us through it. I'm forever grateful!
Thank you Joli!
-Monique Johnstone
February 16, 2016
Joli Ammons
The Painted Doula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2800
