Testimonial for Jennifer Dzen
From the first moment of first contact with Jennifer she was flexible, accommodating, offering to meet us at our home on a weekend based on our availability, we were both working full time. When she arrived, she was caring, warm. I suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of my first child, was seeking a different and more empowering experience, and my husband was anxiously awaiting the birth of our daughter, his first child. As we talked with her, Jennifer’s demeanor was calm and reassuring. She asked questions and took the time to get to know us and understand our needs, preferences, birth wishes. She clearly explained the role of a doula and her services. We felt a connection right away and were excited to hire her. She checked in via phone and offered to be available for calls and texts anytime during the end of my pregnancy, and offered to come to our home or meet us at the hospital when labor started. I frequently texted her and she was available and very knowledgeable and provided helpful emotional support. She arranged back up support for us with another doula in case another of her clients’ delivery date overlapped with ours. When I was induced I called her to the hospital as contractions got stronger. She arrived promptly, immediately checked in about what we needed. She was mindful about our birth wishes/plan and helped us to have the natural birth experience I was seeking. She worked seamlessly with my midwife, sometimes making suggestions to my husband or my mother (support person), sometimes proving comfort measures such as massage, and positive messages to encourage me during labor. She stayed after the birth for a while at our request. She then checked in for a post partum visit, arranged to visit me at home. We were able to process the birth experience, she brought a small thoughtful gift. We are so grateful for her part in our birth story, helping to make this a healing birth experience. I highly recommend her!
-Emily Chenette
August 10, 2019
Jennifer Dzen
Companions in Birth, LLC
Birth Fee: $1650 to $2850
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $50
