I didn't decide to have a doula until late in my pregnancy but I was so happy I found Jessica. I desperately wanted a vbac after a rough first birth. I was able to create a realistic birth plan and Jessica was there every step of the way to help me make it happen. She came to the birth well prepared and well aware of my wishes. She was quick to respond to and react any health care providers at the hospital who were not aware of or not on board with my wishes. She was able to express my concerns to staff without my having to say anything in the moment and she was great with helping clarify my choices and answer questions as things progressed and changed during my labor and delivery. Jessica was also able to help my husband be an active participant in the process and helped him know how to help me. Having Jessica there was definitely instrumental in getting the vbac I wanted.
-Melissa Schmidt Brandstatter
March 13, 2017
Happy Mama Place
Birth Fee: $1250 to $1950
