Testimonial for Joli Ammons
Having the support of Joli throughout the latter part of my pregnancy was one of the best decisions that my husband and I made for our mental and emotional health throughout the process of giving birth to our son. She suggested her Rebel Birth birthing class that would credit with part of helping get my baby in the right position for a healthy vaginal birth. Having her help create our birth plan helped to demystify the multitude of choices we could make for what was and wasn't right for what we wanted for our birth experience. When at the end of the day I chose to throw out part of that plan and make a different choice she fluidly supported the new choice as much as she had supported the old choice. She heard to the core of some of my fears during earlier conversations and ensured that those fears were assauged at during active labor and immediately after birth. During our postpartum visit her attention to detail helped me to understand some of what happened when my body was more in control than my mind. She made sure that our experience was positive and gave us opportunity to talk about and heal from anything that might have caused any kind of trauma. I had the fortune to have a predominately positive birth experience and I regret none of the decisions that I made regarding it. Joli helped us understand exactly what was available and helped me prepare mentally for if the plan needed to change one way or the other. Her support to my husband helped him to be calm and get rest when needed. We were a better birthing team because of her help. I would hire Joli to help me through this birth again and intend to reach out to her whenever we decide to expand our family again.
-Erika Slaby
August 29, 2016
Joli Ammons
The Painted Doula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2800
