Testimonial for Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
I worked with Jen originally as a Labor and Delivery nurse.. her calm attitude and attention to detail made her my first choice when it came time to choose a doula. I was on the fence about the whole thing--would a doula really be necessary? I felt like i knew enough about labor, but I had no idea how I would be once I was it was actually happening to me. When I reached out to Jen, she wasn't pushy at all, instead she asked my reasons for wanting a doula and what my birth preferences would be. As a labor nurse, she sold me right there--she's incredibly encouraging, open, and flexible.
In the end, I was admitted at 1 cm for my water breaking and was essentially induced. I am SO glad that I decided on Jen, she was amazing with me and so helpful to mu husband. My sweet husband has never been in a birth before, and somehow thought it would be encouraging to tell me that then pain was just going to get worse when I was crawling off the bed at 5cm (It didn't get worse than that. Foley bulbs suck.) She stayed with me so that he could run home to take care of the pets and get a shower. When things didn't go as planned and talks turned to C-Section, she understood why I was so exasperated. Luckily, it didn't come to that, and she also understood my joy at a beautiful uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She was amazing. Hire her now!
Bonus points:
-She takes amazing photos, like as good/better than a lot of the birth photography I've seen.
-She knows EVERYTHING about resources here--gym co-ops, abdominal binders, breastfeeding support groups, placental encapsulation, etc etc
-She takes notes on your labor and presents you with a summary of the labor process..this was amazing because I had no concept of time during labor
*I have more to say but it only lets me write 2000 characters :( Jen's the best!!*
-Hayley Beduhn
June 08, 2017
Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
Serene Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
