Testimonial for Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
I don't even know where to begin, but I am so thankful and blessed that Jennifer was brought into my life to help me thru my second pregnancy and help me to have a successful VBAC!!! Towards the end of my first pregnancy I had developed preeclampsia and had to be induced at 39 weeks. My daughter ended up being born by C-section and I knew if I was to ever get pregnant again I would want to try and have a successful VBAC. When I was 11 weeks pregnant with my second child I kept going back and forth about hiring a doula, but once I found out there was a chance my husband might not be here for the birth I knew I was going to need the help, especially living in Okinawa. Jennifer had seen my post on one of the mommy’s page we are both on and reached out to me. We had set up an interview and from day 1 I knew I wanted her by my side and didn’t interview anyone else! Thru out my pregnancy I kept Jennifer updated with all my appointments and she would always help me with my questions or concerns. Jennifer was always supportive of my wants to have a VBAC and never told me I couldn’t and she encouraged me to stay positive and that she believed I was capable of having a VBAC. The day I went into labor, when I got to the hospital to be checked Jennifer and my husband were there with me. The doctor who was on call came in and told me that I only had a 52% chance to have a successful VBAC and recommended me to have a C section, I was crushed! Jennifer told me she would support my decision either way but she believed I could do it. I decided to go for the VBAC and a little over three hours after being admitted, my son was born at 10lbs… I HAD MY VBAC!!! Jennifer is an amazing doula who is very kind, professional, knowledgably and supportive. I cannot thank her enough for everything she did for me and I would recommend her to anyone who was thinking about hiring a doula.
-Linsey Ramsey
October 12, 2016
Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
Serene Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
