Testimonial for Jennifer Mendelson
Jennifer Mendelson was the best thing that ever happened to my labor and delivery. She is the perfect combination of expertise, compassion, calm, and humor. When Jennifer walked into my hospital room she walked into the kind of situation that would put any doula to the test. I had gone into labor prematurely, at 33 weeks, the medications given to attempt arresting my labor made me immobile, unable to see, and unable to breathe well on my own. My OB was out of town and the doula I had hired was out of town. Jennifer walked into my room and, without knowing me or my husband, immediately got to work. Through her amazing talents and warmth of personality she was able to establish a rapport with me that proved to be the key to my getting through the delivery of my son. Jennifer has no agenda for what qualifies as the "good" or "perfect" birth. She hears what you want, takes that seriously, and then helps you cope if things do not go according to plan. She does all of this while somehow managing your partner and his/her needs as well as providing keen insight into the birthing process. Having Jennifer Mendelson by my side during labor and delivery was the only reason that I made it through a very difficult birth with any kind of well-being. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
-Karen Emmerman Mazner
August 21, 2009
Jennifer Mendelson
Doula Seattle
Postpartum Rate: $75
