Testimonial for Jessica Johnson
At the beginning of my pregnancy, she provided me with birth options and she was fully supportive of our decision to have a natural birth. Additionally, she provided me with recommendations on how to deal with those lovely pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, heartburn, carpal tunnel, and coping with high blood pressure.
Prior to the birth of our daughter, she met with my husband and myself and discussed how to cope with labor pains. Additionally, she to make sure I was emotionally prepared and ready for labor. This was vital because I never really felt connected to my pregnancy. She assured me that it’s normal! She recommended some options to help me feel connected and sure enough, they worked! In the week leading up to birth, I felt more connected to my pregnancy than I did in the 8+ months prior.
Jessie was incredible during labor. She was encouraging, supportive, reassuring in times of fear, helped me cope through the pain of contractions, and coached me when it came time to push! She also made sure that my husband and I were able to connect and gave us time to ourselves. She helped him to understand what I needed and when things got a little scary, talked to both of us about what was happening and kept us calm.
My postpartum journey has been tough with regard to breastfeeding. There were a lot of tears on my part and Jessie was available to listen when I needed her. When I decided that my daughter and I’s breastfeeding journey had come to an end, Jessie was fully supportive and assured me that IT’S OKAY and I’m still and amazing mother! It was exactly the reassurance I needed.
I’m proud to say that Jessie is part of my daughters birth story and if we’re blessed with more children, Jessie will be part of their birth stories too.
Jessie had truly found her calling as a doula.
-Sabrina Gandy
August 09, 2020
Jessica Johnson
Gift of Grace
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1200
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $40
