Testimonial for Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
Joyce was an incredible presence of strength and calm at the birth of my first child. She arrived at our home when I was almost twenty hours into what would be a 48 hour labor. She immediately opened her bag of tools and began working with me to alleviate pain and center myself. For the next 24 hours, Joyce walked with me, massaged my hips, helped keep the TENS unit running, suggested labor positions to keep the baby moving down, offered encouragement to me and my husband, and somehow never appeared tired! When we made the decision to transfer to the hospital after hours of pushing, I felt so comforted knowing that Joyce would be with me. She even argued her way in to the hospital room when she was told that I had exceeded my limit of support people :) Joyce took some incredible pictures of the birth that have helped me to process and celebrate those 48 hours. Her postpartum visits were so helpful to impart confidence to us as new parents. I can't recommended Joyce strongly enough as a birth doula.
-Sarah Henkel
November 08, 2017
Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
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Birth Fee: $3250 to $4500
