Testimonial for Joli Ammons
This is my second time having Joli as my doula. This time around, we really wanted to have a home birth surrounded by people who loved and supported us. It meant so much to have Joli's support throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
During an emotionally charged few days of on and off labor, Joli helped to ask the questions that allowed me to dig into my fears and take a look at how I was feeling to move the birth forward. She knew exactly what to say when I couldn't make sense of how I was feeling or what I should be doing.
When active labor actually began, it went quickly! I was already very much so inside of my body and wasn't registering much. Joli was encouraging, helping me put counter-pressure on my back (yay, back labor!), and helping hold that safe space I needed to birth naturally.
After the birth, she stayed by my side while my midwives stitched me up. She brought me something to drink and eat and even helped me wash up in an herbal bath. I felt loved and taken care of which every Mom should experience.
Joli also encapsulated the placenta and created a beautiful work of placenta art to hang in my daughter's nursery.
Having Joli by your side during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is a gift and definitely helped me have the birth experience I not only wanted but needed. Thank you, Joli, for being there for us. <3 We love you!
-Jessica Bodin
July 26, 2018
Joli Ammons
The Painted Doula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2800
