Testimonial for Janine Mason
Janine was our doula for the birth of our daughter in October. We couldn’t have found a better fit for us! Janine’s calming presence and knowledgeable support not only helped me through labor, but helped my husband and my sister effectively provide support. We originally planned on a natural childbirth at a birth center, but in late pregnancy I developed high blood pressure requiring us to switch to a hospital birth and, ultimately, an induction. Janine guided us through the change—reviewing our new birth plan—and reassuring us that our hopes for a natural childbirth were not all lost. In the end, I went through a long induction. When it came time to start Pitocin, my body responded well, and I was able to turn off the drip and labor naturally. Janine supported me throughout, having me change positions, move around and focus on my deep breathing. With a halt in progress after several hours, I ended up getting an epidural to make it through the pushing (40+ hours of labor and little sleep!). Janine made sure I was confident with the decision before proceeding. Without Janine’s support, I don’t think I would have made it through natural labor as long as I did. Though our birth story didn’t go exactly as planned, we were thrilled with how everything went and had no regrets. I think this is in large part due to having Janine by our side. Thank you, Janine!!!
-Cara Scanze
December 06, 2017
Janine Mason
Rooted in Love ~ Doula
Birth Fee: $1800
