Testimonial for Joli Ammons
When planning the birth of my second child I knew I wanted to have a very different experience than I had with my first, which ended in a csection after the typical cascade of interventions. My husband and I were not informed or comfortable enough to navigate the many unpredictable situations that present in a hospital birth.
We hired Joli to help reach our goal of an unmedicated hospital birth. She was critical in allowing me to labor at home for most of my labor, as well as deciding when was the right time to go to the hospital. She is incredibly knowledgeable in positioning. She was proactive and responded to each issue labor presented with ideas and used her training and experience to find solutions or move things in the right direction. With her help, I was able to have a very active, unmedicated labor. She also worked well with the hospital staff (nurses, residents, and OBs).
Most importantly, Joli has a calming and soothing presence that my high-anxiety, over-thinking self really needed. I felt calm and in control the entire time, which is not something I can say about my first birth experience. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone hoping to have an empowering birth experience.
-Katelin Williams
July 31, 2018
Joli Ammons
The Painted Doula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2800
