Testimonial for Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
When I got pregnant, I had several friends ask me if I was going to hire a doula. I wasn’t sure what a doula was or what services they provided. I started to do my research and realized a doula would be perfect to help out with our first birth journey. I found Jen on the Japan Birth Resource Network and decided to set up an interview with her. I loved her within the first few minutes and we ended up meeting for a few hours. Jen ended up being the perfect match for us. She is extremely educated and passionate about the whole birth process and helping us each step of the way. She provided a lot of material for us to look over including books, DVDs, and handouts. We began to feel less stressed because she was informing us of all our possible birth options. Jen was always a phone call or text away when I had questions or concerns. She always made me feel like I was her only client. I felt at ease the day she came over and we created our birth plan. From that day on, I was at ease knowing I was in good hands when the time came to give birth. The day I found out that I was being induced, Jen was by my side getting our room set up according to my birth plan and making me as comfortable as possible. She assisted during the whole labor process from massaging, pain management, helping to understand all the interventions, support for my husband, and calming me when I was feeling discouraged. Even though my birth plan didn’t go as planned, everything worked out because I had all the support and love I needed during the whole labor process. I wouldn’t change anything from the whole birth experience. Jen is amazing and she truly loves what she does. She is forever a part of our family.
-Sheena Ickes
January 01, 2017
Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
Serene Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
