Testimonial for Joli Ammons
While my wife and I are probably not the "typical" people who seek out a doula, we both felt having Joli involved in the process would be invaluable due to her kind spirit, experience, commitment, and altruism. We had our baby at a hospital in a conventional manner but really thought we would benefit from Joli's experience and advocacy for healthy, mommy-first ideals.
From the point at which we found out my wife was pregnant Joli was there to guide us through all the milestones. She met with us regularly, went over doctors' test results, gave us great insight into a variety of methods to aleviate my wife's stress and the aches and pains that come with all the changes her body was going through.
As we got closer to the due date Joli helped manage a lot of the logistics like making sure we had what we would need at the hospital.
There was simply never a moment that either of us had a question, concern, or simple curiousity that Joli was not available to us via phone, text, messenger, or in person.
We felt like we were her only clients even though we knew she was helping a few other couples.
In the birthing room Joli was dialed into every need my wife (and I) had and really that I had as well. Whether that meant relaying information between us and the docs and nurses or applying massage cream to my aching back.
She helped my wife with pain management and breathing, relaxation and helped keep me at my best so I could do my part as well.
In retrospect, it really seems like everyone should be so blessed as to have someone like Joli help them through such an amazing adventure.
Joli offers so much in terms of how she can help, guide, educate, and support that I truly encourage anyone and everyone to seek her out. She's found her calling in life and everyone is fortunate to have her be a part of their lives.
-Jason Becerra
April 12, 2017
Joli Ammons
The Painted Doula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2800
