Testimonial for Jill Colpitts
Our experience with Jill couldn’t have been better. We found her near my due date and still attended her water birth class, had two pre-natal visits and got our birthing pool. Even before the birth she helped me with a potentially complicated health situation by discussing options and attending a 7 am dr.’s meeting with my partner and I. I felt disempowered, confused and scared that I would be hospitalized unnecessarily. Because of Jill, I regained confidence in my body and about the birth. During labour, Jill was at home with me from the beginning gently guiding me through early stages of labour. We felt so comfortable that we didn’t need to call our midwife for 6 hours. During labour, Jill was by my side tirelessly offering praise and assistance. I eventually transferred to hospital for an epidural and a forceps-assisted delivery. Jill was still with us, almost 24 hours later! She knew I hadn’t wanted medical interventions, and while I did receive them, I felt that she was always there for me – asking questions, helping me stick to my birth plan and offering suggestions. She was an incredible advocate. I always felt she was on my side. After delivery, Jill went to our home to freeze the placenta and clean up for our arrival. She even visited us twice more (once giving us an infant safety seminar) and sent us a birth story and list of resources. Jill is such a wise, calm, friendly and accessible person. She has keen and quick insights and a great sense of humour. Her knowledge is vast and diverse. She is both strong and gentle, and incredibly reliable. Our midwives also enjoyed working with her. I can imagine anyone having an incredible birthing journey with Jill. You will want to have her for your labour if it all goes according to plans, and especially if it doesn't!
-Michelle Dodds
April 18, 2011
Jill Colpitts
Jill Colpitts - Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $950 to $2700
