Testimonial for DC Birth Doulas, LLC
I am a first time mother who gave birth three weeks ago. DC Birth Doulas is amazing. I worked with Jen F. I cannot reccomend her enough. She was amazing and so helpful. As a first time mother, I was very nervous about pregnancy, and the prospect of giving birth. Jen eased my worries throughout my pregnancy. Every question I had was answered quickly and thoughtfully. She was always easily reachable by email or phone. She made me feel calm and secure about my birth plan when she came for the first home visit.
When I believed i was going into labor, she was there by my side. When I was told I was not there just yet, she spent hours with me at my house guiding me through the contractions and teaching my husband and I the best ways to get me to the point that I needed to be. It made such a confusing experience easy and manageable. She checked in regularly until I went into active labor two days later.
I had a 19 hour labor. Jen got my husband and I through it. She guided me through contractions I never thought I could manage. She translated the medical language I did not understand. More importantly, she was the push I needed to get my daughter out. Near the end I was struggling to push, and was told I had the possibility of a c-section. It was the last thing I wanted. Jen was able to create the ideal birthing positioning and experience that I would have not known to ask for, along with the encouragement I needed to make it happen.
She stayed with me after to make sure my baby took to breastfeeding well. I felt so supported and taken care of. It was really an incredible experience and I will be looking to DC Birth Doulas when I have my second.
-Madeline Magnusson
November 20, 2017
Birth Fee: $800 to $2100
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
