Testimonial for Janet Harder
When preparing for the birth of our first child, I knew that I wanted to have a doula present as a help for me and for my husband, as an advocate for us and how we hoped for our birth experience to be and for the comfort of having someone encouraging and knowledgable with us through the process.
Knowing Janet personally before asking her to be our doula definitely helped us make a decision as to who we wanted present, however now having gone through the expereince with her, I am even more convinced of her capability as a doula. Throughout the whole birth Janet was calm, knowledgable, encouraging, supportive and exactly what both my husband and I needed. During the times we met for coffee and labour preperation, in addition to pre-natal classes that she gave my husband and I privately, she was funny, encouraging and real - not sugar coating anything but being perfectly reassuring. Any time I had a question or concern throughout and following the birth of our son, she was quick to answer and be present if I needed.
In the recent rise in popularity of doulas and midwives, I think many have made pregnant women a business, and some have lost the intention and sincerity that led to their job. I deeply appreciate that Janet only takes on a couple of women a month in order to ensure as much as is possible that she is the one present at the time of delivery. You can also tell throughout the whole process how genuine she is, how much she loves what she does and that she only ever has your best interests at heart.
My husband and I highly recommend Janet if you are looking for that wise, calm support that so many of us need during one of the most intense and precious periods of our lives.
-Candace Mawdsley
October 10, 2017
Janet Harder
Special Delivery Doula and Prenatal Classes
Birth Fee: $1500
