Testimonial for Jeannie Baron CD/BDT(DONA), Dip CBEd (CBI), BRM™ Pro
Jeannie was part of our doula team four years ago, when my husband and I were expecting our first. Jeannie is incredibly knowledgeable, and as such an incredibly calming influence on two very nervous first time parents. My husband was very wary of hiring a doula when I suggested it, but after meeting with Jeannie (and Tarana), he was excited and reassured. He did a total about face, and I am so grateful she was there to field questions, walk him through their role in the birthing process and aftercare.
The day I went into labour, she fielded our phone calls (which was amazing because it saved me from going to the hospital way too early and either sitting in triage for hours or being induced), and allowing me to trust my body and what it was telling me. Our birth was long, but Jeannie was there every step of the way, advocating for the birth I wanted, even while the hours dragged on and I began to question myself. In the end, my son was born naturally and with minimal interventions, which is exactly what I wanted. My husband felt supported and calm, which in turn allowed me to focus on my delivery. It was a great experience, and one I would wish for anyone looking for labour support. Especially first time parents. It is unfathomably reassuring to have someone with that much experience talk TO you (not AT you) about you fears, plans and expectations for birth. And offer a literal hand when things are new and scary and for which you have no context.
We are forever grateful for Jeannie (and Tarana) for giving us an amazing birthing experience and highly recommend Jeannie's services.
-Beth Baggs
November 29, 2016
Jeannie Baron CD/BDT(DONA), Dip CBEd (CBI), BRM™ Pro
The Nest Birth & Family Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2800
