Testimonial for Jodi Anderson
I have known Jodi for a number of years professionally and she was my first choice as a doula when I became pregnant with my first child. She is remarkably self-assured and has a level of experience that is so evident in her work. What I had observed most professionally was her ability to support women in their choices and their experience no matter what - far from idealizing the childbirth. I know that women's experiences of birth cover a vast range, some beautiful and some more challenging, and Jodi is always there with her calm, confident suggestions, holding the space for women to undertake their own journey, however it may look. This became important in my own journey to motherhood and I am so thankful that Jodi was there with me on that day. I can still remember how she helped ground me throughout the contractions washing over me, how I had already started to feel as if this was all impossible before she had arrived, and then, somehow with her being there it was possible to endure the impossible. I was also grateful for her intimate knowledge of labour and birth and that she was able to help my partner know that this was all normal, that I was alright.
I am also grateful for the birth photos she took. At the time it didn't occur to me how important those photos would be, but I am so thankful to have these images of our first moments with our beautiful little girl. They take me back to her first cries and our wonder upon meeting her for the first time.
I would recommend Jodi to anyone having a baby. Labour is one of the most challenging and beautiful things to experience, it is one of the most raw and honest experiences I've ever had. I know that Jodi's support was so important to helping me through. I actually can't wait for the next labour !
-Natalie Avery
July 28, 2017
Jodi Anderson
Birth Matters & Modern Nest Kamloops
Birth Fee: $1750
