Testimonial for Jess Erichsen (Kent)
My experience with Jessica was wonderful. My needs were a bit atypical, as I was surrogate. From the very beginning (pre-natal appointment), Jessica was incredibly knowledgeable and caring. I had done this birth thing before, but she definitely taught me things I didn't know. Because I was a surrogate, I needed my husband to stay with our daughter while I brought another little girl into the world. Jessica was truly a godsend. She encouraged me to voice my concerns when otherwise I would have just followed instructions. She knew questions to ask while I was in labor that I would have never thought of. I didn't have the best experience with my OB, and Jessica made a huge difference in how I felt about the whole delivery.
I'll admit it-- as soon as I got to the hospital (at 6 centimeters), I was ready for an epidural. Jessica offered some suggestions and worked with me. It helped me delay the epidural. At a certain point, I had to lay flat on my back, and that pain was unavoidable. I also labored fully, but the baby wouldn't drop. So I had a c-section. Jessica stayed with me and ensured that I was aware of what was going on. I vividly remember not hearing the baby cry-- Jessica must have seen the fear in my eyes, because she very quickly told me that the baby was fine and getting cleaned.
She also stayed with me after the c-section until I was ready to be transferred to my room. As a side note, I went into labor around 2am and birthed the little one at 12:32pm. Jessica stayed with me the whole time. Our post-partum meeting was focused on educating the new parents on baby wearing and what to expect in general.
I highly recommend Jessica's doula services in any and all situations. If you're a first time mom or not, having a doula is invaluable.
-Stephanie
August 14, 2019
Jess Erichsen (Kent)
The Birth Companion
Birth Fee: $1000 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
