Testimonial for Joyce Dykema, MS, CD(DONA), HCHD
Joyce is a close college friend of mine. When I was expecting my first child, I found out she was working on doula certification and asked about it. She provided a lot of information about the doula role and the benefits of hiring a doula. Once I decided I wanted a doula, Joyce was my natural pick, not only because she is a friend, but because of her confident, supportive, and calm demeanor.
Joyce was knowledgeable and helped me get answers to my questions before, during, and after delivery. She was positive, friendly, and respectful of my choices. Joyce was a great comfort to me during labor since I did not have an epidural. She was able to suggest many helpful techniques for pain control, and she breathed with me through my intense, late labor contractions. Joyce helped me to remember to change positioning frequently, thereby helping labor to progress.
When I became pregnant with my second child, I called Joyce right away to get on her calendar. She was wonderful once again. She didn’t mind me calling several times when I wasn’t sure if I was having false labor or early labor. When it was finally showtime, Joyce was a soothing influence, helping me to relax, even have fun(!) while laboring. With this labor and delivery, I used a midwife at a hospital instead of an OB like I used for my first child’s birth. The combination of midwife and doula is something I highly recommend for low-risk pregnancies. I particularly recommend Joyce Dykema!
-Amy Street
March 30, 2012
Joyce Dykema, MS, CD(DONA), HCHD
Doula Joyce Enterprises, LLC
Birth Fee: $850 to $1900
