Testimonial for Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
My wife Erin and I took a child birth class with Joyce which we took as an opportunity to "interview" her for the position. We had initially planned to interview multiple doulas. After meeting Joyce and feeling the connection we knew that she would be with us the day our son was born. Her experience, wisdom and general comforting nature made us feel like we had known her for years, that's just the kind of person she is.
Joyce was kind enough to come to our house for visits which was really cool as we were able to digest everything in the comfort of our own home. It was memorable and invaluable time in our lives as we were learning all of this new information that would aid us in the most intense event we've ever experienced together. She made everything fun, understandable and enjoyable for us. The prospect of having a natural birth had all of a sudden become a little less daunting, and we attribute that to Joyce.
Once the outbreak began in the US, Joyce seemlessly transitioned us into digitally finishing up our preparation for child birth. The hospitals in NY didn't allow any doulas or family into the delivery room, and with limited help of the midwives due to the crisis we were feeling a little overwhelmed. For ten hours Joyce stayed with us digitally on a zoom call and guided us through all of the valuable techniques she taught us at home to help Erin's labor progress and achieve the natural birth she so greatly desired.
Joyce helped us with postpartum calls and even aided Erin in some brestfeeding hurdles. She offers the most diverse scope of what you can achieve from enlisting a birth advocate. We have really connected with her and will be looking to her again for the birth of our next child. She truly cares about the people she serves, and goes above and beyond for them. it's so apparent. I would urge anyone looking for a doula in our area to connect with Joyce.
-Andrew Nicodema
May 18, 2020
Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
BirthAmbassador
Birth Fee: $3250 to $4500
