Testimonial for Jenna Chidester
The day that we watched the birthing videos in our prep for childbirth course was the day that I realized that I need some extra support. I couldn't even watch them. I had to look away! I was very fortunate to have received a recommendation for Doula Love and even more fortunate to have found Jenna Chidester. From our first meeting/interview, I could tell that Jenna was incredibly empathetic. I needed someone who would be strong, kind, and cool under pressure. Jenna proved to have all of that and more. Going into my induction, I had every intention of working through the pain with the breathing, key positions, and movement, but induction to birth took two days. I was exhausted after a day and a half, not from pain, but from a lack of sleep. My baby's heart rate would also drop in certain positions, so I had limited options where that was concerned. Throughout the entire process, if I was feeling nervous or unsure, I would ask my husband to "call Jenna." Jenna would be there as a knowledgeable sounding board who helped me to make the best decisions for myself and my baby in the moment. When you are sleep deprived and in the hospital, things can get confusing. Jenna was a calm reasurring presence who really helped to bring clarity as we moved through these two days. As it turned out, I ended up being fairly tough. I got the epidural, which I was deathly afraid of, but it was worth it based on my situation, and I ended up sleeping/sitting in a Buddha position for several hours before giving birth vaginally. When my baby was born, the cord was wrapped around her neck. Jenna was there with me when my husband had to go back to the emergency area with our baby. She provided immense comfort during this time. Thankfully, our baby girl ended up being perfectly fine. Jenna was a great help post-partum as well, reflecting on the birthing process and teaching us to swaddle....a critical skill!!! I would recommend her 100%.
-Libby Mirande
January 27, 2019
Jenna Chidester
Full Spectrum Doula Care
Birth Fee: $3000 to $3250
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
