Testimonial for Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
When I found out I was pregnant, I was 24 years old, and had walked through pregnancy and birth with many women I knew and loved. I thought I had the upper hand on birth because I was equipped with these experiences. However, as my belly got bigger and birth came closer, I had a feeling that my husband and I might need some extra support. Both of our families live 1,000 miles away, so we knew it would just be us in the delivery room, and while I had attended births before, my husband (Eric) had attended none! We had met with other doulas before Joyce, but the day she stepped into our home, we knew she was the doula for us. She was kind, attentive, and full of useful resources and knowledge without overwhelming us with information. Joyce supported us through one early labor scare and two false alarms, providing steady, unconditional support every time. One of my favorite things about Joyce was that as much as she supported me, she also supported Eric, and helped him be fully prepared for all of the possiblities of labor. The birth of our son was very fast, starting at 1 am and ending with his incredible arrival at 4:39 am. Because my labor was so fast, it was very intense, and I admittedly wasn't completely emotionally prepared. That was when I needed Joyce, and she was flawlessly there, holding space for me and reminding me of all of my own strength and ability to bring my baby safely into the world. Because of Joyce, my husband and I were informed and bolstered in the birth experience that we wanted, and it was truly magical.
-Kelsi Clark Kennedy
May 31, 2017
Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
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Birth Fee: $3250 to $4500
