Testimonial for Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
It was highly recommended by a friend of mine who had two natural unmedicated births to have a doula by my side through the birthing process. Hire Jen as your Doula! I was looking for a doula who was Doula DONA certified, who had lots of experience, and a confident yet had spiritual strength and kindness about herself. When I first met Jen, I knew she was the perfect Doula to help my husband and I bring our first baby into the world. My husband and I already had lots of birthing information under our belts as we were almost done with our Bradley class, but Jen brought additional resources from Evidenced Based Birthing education and brought over 100+ babies into the world. I watched all the EBB videos, printed out articles, went through Jen’s birthing manual and asked all the questions. She had all the answers, checked in with me, attended OB appointments my husband couldn’t make due to work conflicts, and she was a wonderful advocate, and became one of my friends. My goal was to have a natural child birth and she helped me complete my birth plan. On Wednesday afternoon around 2:30 PM I was put on Cytotec. Most women take between 3 and 4 doses every three hours, I had one dose. It was recommended by Jen to rest after 10 PM. At 10:30 PM my water broke. It was surprising and like a waterfall! Active labor was starting! Everything was moving very quickly for a 1st time mom! My hubby was amazing and did hip squeezes and helped me calm down until Jen came over to be with us and support us both! Jen helped me focus told me to calm down, it was all going to be OK, and that I was going to do this and my baby girl was almost with us. Jen was encouraging, reassuring, confident, and took beautiful pictures during the birthing process. Gracie was born at 2:23 AM less then 4 hours after my water broke. It was truly a magical experience! Jen will be there for you, answer your every question, and she will become a good friend, too!
-Genoa
April 26, 2020
Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
Serene Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
