Testimonial for Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
I knew from our first meeting with Jen she was the doula for me! On our first meeting, we discussed my two prior births, and how I wanted this birth to be different. I wanted this birth to be an unmedicated birth, in hopes of no complications. She told me about how she supports mamas by suggesting different laboring positions, explaining things the doctors and nurses are telling you and supporting your husband. After our initial meeting Jen came to our house to met with my husband and helped up come up with a birth plan. When I learned my son was breach, Jen did a phenomenal job of suggesting different exercises to try. Unfortunately none of the exercises worked, and the doctors had to flip him. Jen recommend having an epidural, which is evidence based, and the ECV was SUCCESSFUL. When birth day arrived Jen was AMAZING! I texted her around 7am to let her know that my water had started leaking the night before, but labor had not started. Jen suggested ways to get labor into action. We went to the hospital around 9am where Jen met us. We around the labor and delivery area for several hours trying to get my contractions to start. They didn’t kick in so about 4pm, I was administered a low dosage of pitocin and a bag of antibiotics. During labor Jen sat next to me talking me through contractions and keeping me calm. My husband said she did a really great job of keeping me calm because he thought I was going to give up a coiule of times. I went to the bathroom where my water broke and I felt the need to push. Jen was calm and collected I as screamed for help in the bathroom. Within just a few seconds, I had Jen, my midwife, my OB and several nurses by my side. In just two short pushes he was out. Jen and the nurses helped me back to the bed, where Jen talked me through everything my midwife was doing I’m not sure I would have made it through this pregnancy and birth without Jen . Not only did I find a wonderful doula, but I also found an amazing friend.
-Tara Murray
February 19, 2019
Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
Serene Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
