Testimonial for Janine Mason
We found Janine with doulamatch and used her as our doula for the birth of our first child this April and could not have been happier with her. I had every intention to have a natural birth and felt like hiring a doula would be the best way to accomplish that. We ended up getting induced at 41 weeks because Lincoln decided she needed to cook a little longer. I had received cervidil and pitocin to help with the induction process. We took a break in between the two to take a long walk through the halls and try to encourage dilation, making it to about 4cm. Janine was very helpful acting as a translator for us with the doctors and making sure my birth plan was followed as long as possible. I ended up needing an epidural to get some sleep after we had been at the hospital for almost 30 hours. Janine even napped in her car while Nick and I were sleeping! I was in labor for 41 hours and could not have lasted as long as I did without medication if Janine had not been there to suggest different positions to try. She even helped me with pushing because I needed to be on my side and the nurse didn't really want me to try that way. After spending so much time with her she almost feels like a part of the family. Nick and I will definitely be contacting her for any more children we decide to have.
-Rianna Thomas
May 10, 2018
Janine Mason
Rooted in Love ~ Doula
Birth Fee: $1800
