Testimonial for Jennifer Monaghan, CD(DONA) HCHD
I was planning to have an unmedicated birth in a hospital environment. However, I needed an advocate and a trusted, wise, and experienced labor coach to help me achieve this. I was new to my midwife/OB practice, I had never delivered in this particular hospital before, and I had never tried to have an unmedicated birth before. And, to top it off, I had significant birth trauma from my previous labor and delivery of child #2. When I met with Jenn the first time, I knew she was the right fit. She connected with me, really listened and heard my pain from my last childbirth experience, and helped me to feel supported and empowered right away. I had an amazing birth experience and Jenn was so pivotal in making that happen. She set up a great environment in the hospital, she anticipated my needs before I even knew I had them, she guided me with positions and breathing and self-care, and she showed my husband exactly how to help and be a positive part of the process. While I did not know this hospital staff or the midwife/OB staff all that well, Jenn did! She is well known and respected among midwives and nurses and hospital staff. That makes a huge difference for the birthing mama because they trust Jenn's voice and methods. Everyone wins!
I sing Jenn's praises every time I tell my birth story! I highly highly recommend Jenn as a doula, and I plan to work with her again if ever we have another baby.
-Amy F
March 09, 2019
Jennifer Monaghan, CD(DONA) HCHD
Doula Jenn
Birth Fee: $3000
