Testimonial for Jennifer Monaghan, CD(DONA) HCHD
My husband & I decided we wanted an unconventional birth (by hospital standards), to include an unmedicated birth and the Hypnobabies and Spinning Babies programs. We began our search online looking for a doula with great reviews and the experience we wanted. Jenn was one of the doula's we reached out to and had an in-person interview with. We immediately liked her personality: she was knowledgable, informative, friendly, calm, and had the qualifications we were looking for. We decided to interview a few others, but ultimately I asked myself 'whose skill set and personality would I find most comforting during the most important time of my life?" Jenn became the clear choice.
Aside from answering our questions over the course of my pregnancy, she made a house call to checkup on me and offer assistance on exercises to help keep me in shape, and gave us advice on how to best construct our birth plan to give to the hospital.
When I finally went into labor, Jenn came to the hospital and began her process of easing my pain until my body was ready to push. During my 3.5 hours of pushing, Jenn had me try several positions to find the most effective one, and was there teaching the doctor and staff new birthing positions. When there was concern about the length of time it was taking, Jenn advocated for more time & new positions that ultimately lead to me having the vaginal birth I wanted.
Jenn was there to take on the burden of advocating my birthing choices for both myself and my baby, so I could focus on maintaining a stress free environment. Without her, I would not have had the experience I wanted. My baby and I were the healthiest we could be because of her.
At my 6-week postpartum check-up, my doctor mentioned how impressed she was with Jenn, and had received her info to recommend her to other patients. The fact that my doctor remembered Jenn after many weeks, is a true testament that she made a positive impression.
-Britton Gruenther
February 09, 2019
Jennifer Monaghan, CD(DONA) HCHD
Doula Jenn
Birth Fee: $3000
