Jackie was our back-up doula, and both my husband and I wish she had been our primary doula! Jackie seemed to know all of the hospital personnel, and I wouldn't have been suprised to find out she did, after learning that she has over 15 years of experience working as a doula, and has 5 kids of her own. She provided amazing support during the last leg of my labor and particularly to my husband since I had to have an emergency c-section and he was unable to be in the OR. Jackie advocated for us to the hospital staff, calmly translating our questions/ desires to them (when we were emotionally unable to communicate). She also liaised with one of the L&D nurses to make sure we got pictures immediately after the birth. My friend had Jackie as her primary doula, and she worked very closely with my friend during the pregnancy to make sure my friend was well prepared for childbirth (my doula wasn't so helpful and I wish I had had that support during pregnancy, too!).
-Sigrid
April 29, 2019
District Doulas
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $55