Testimonial for Jolene Smith, CD(DONA), LMT
I would say that Jolene was one of the most important pieces of my birth plan when preparing for my vba2c. Before meeting her, I had planned a hospital birth with a vbac tolerant CNM and hospital. But at our first meeting she asked if I had considered home birth which at that time was just a dream that I didn’t think would ever come true. She suggested the most amazing midwife who agreed to take me as a client. So at 26 weeks I switched providers and planned a home birth. Jolene guided me every step of the way, frequently checking in to make sure I was physically and emotionally ready for the most intense experience of my life. She put my husband and I at ease with every visit, establishing a huge amount of trust. When it was ‘go’ time, Jolene was on point. She knew exactly what to say and do to keep me comfortable and confident and she also was a great guide for my husband so that he knew how to participate and when to take a break when he needed. I got my home birth after 2 csections and it was the most empowering experience. I did have to transfer postpartum and again, Jolene was such a big help. She helped my husband and midwife with newborn checks, packing hospital bags and she of course came to the hospital to offer support to my husband and I to make sure everything was ok, which it was. It has been 4 months since my magical birth and Jolene still checks in from time to time. She is a gem of a human and I am so grateful to her. My only regret is not finding her sooner.
-Amber Bartos
January 29, 2020
Jolene Smith, CD(DONA), LMT
Lil' Sprout Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000
