Testimonial for Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
Joyce is a fabulous doula and was an intricate part of the beautiful experience of giving birth to my daughter. Joyce spent two sessions with us prior to delivery. During these sessions, Joyce was loving and took her time explaining the process of birth and everything that was going to happen leading to delivery. Joyce explained all of my options [natural birth, epidural, c-section] etc. She gave us helpful techniques for positioning and checked in with me as I went through my final appointments.
I started having contractions before I went to sleep and woke up to more intense contractions at 1:00 am. My husband texted Joyce at 4:00 am in the morning. She responded right away with a calming energy. I can't tell you what a relief it was to have Joyce to guide us. It was our first child and even though we had taken classes, having Joyce to guide us let us enjoy the experience.
My labor was really difficult. Joyce knew when to encourage me to eat, rest, and walk. Finally we went to the hospital. I was heartbroken when the nurses and the midwife told me that I had not dialated enough. Joyce and the midwife supported me in making the decision to go home if I wanted a natural birth.
I was scared and exhausted. I didn't want to leave the hospital, afraid of the night that lay ahead of me. Joyce took my hand and told me that she wouldn't leave me. I could cry writing about it. Joyce slept next to me and helped me through an entire night of contractions. When we went to the hospital the next day, Joyce supported me in the tub and walking around the hospital. She made me laugh in between contractions and held my hand and told me how to breathe through the contractions. She was there when our beautiful little girl was born [naturally] and waited an hour to make sure that I was taken care of. I love Joyce and couldn't recommend a better person to have as part of your experience.
-Christen Bavero
October 02, 2016
Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
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Birth Fee: $3250 to $4500
