Testimonial for Joli Ammons
Joli was everything I needed in a birthing doula and hiring her was easily the best decision I could have made for our birth. I hired Joli later on in my pregnancy (after 28 weeks) after deciding I wanted to try for a natural birth and really wish I had done it sooner. We had a few meetings set before the birth where we walked through a lot of my emotional and physical needs for the birth, and concerns surrounding the birthing process. Joli handled all of my questions and concerns with grace and compassion, and she was happy to suggest advice, educate me on the process, or point me to literature references where needed. Together we came up with a detailed birth plan which helped put this first time mom at ease. I remember consistently feeling more empowered and confident in the birth process after each of our meetings.
When labor started she was on board and actively coaching from the 5am call to the finish line late the next day. She was there with support and suggestions when the birth plan went out the window due to complications, and she was the rock after birth helping me understand what was happening in a room full of buzzing doctors and nurses. Joli was there with her bag of tricks to help keep me calm and on track during labor. She was there to help guide my husband when he was concerned for me and felt helpless. She held me up during long miserable contractions and helped translate what the medical professionals around me were saying when I had no idea what was going on. She was my voice in the delivery room when I couldn’t be, and when things became difficult she had the positive encouraging message I needed to hear to keep going. I could not imagine going through that labor without Joli’s help.
Joli’s knowledge of and enthusiasm for her profession make her an invaluable asset to any birth. I would hire her again in a heartbeat if I were to have another baby.
-Megan
February 28, 2020
Joli Ammons
The Painted Doula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2800
