Testimonial for Jennifer Dzen
After having a traumatic birth with our first born my husband and I knew we wanted our second birth to be much different. I had so much anxiety/fear about giving birth again.
When I first reached out Jen called me right away & listened to my story & gave me so much of her time Before we even hired her. I immediately could tell her heart was in the right place and she truly cared. Jen was so compassionate and empathetic and wanted to do everything in her power to help us have a healing birth. Jen supported me emotionally all through my pregnancy, helped me to make decisions and supported my choices and was also a great educational resource. She constantly made herself available to me & always got back to me right away- even checking in if I hadn’t reached out in a while. When I went into labor we felt so comforted knowing she’d be there waiting for us once we got to the hospital and knowing we had someone by our side who knew my fears and what our hopes were for this birth. I couldn’t have imagined going through labor again without having Jen's guidance & support. Jen helped to keep us calm and comfortable- massage for my pain relief, set up candles and kept giving me ice chips and a cool cloth during labor. I can’t tell you the difference all of these things made. It allowed my husband to focus in on me and be present for our birth and kept us calm. I also believe that the resources Jen provided me with throughout my pregnancy helped me to have a shorter and smoother labor and delivery. Jen went above and beyond her role as a doula. She truly became like family to us and even continued to check in long after delivery. I will always be grateful for the gifts Jen gave us, the healing birth she helped us to have also helped me overcome the trauma of my first birth. We definitely recommend Jen & we really want her to be our doula again next time
-Laura
September 08, 2020
Jennifer Dzen
Companions in Birth, LLC
Birth Fee: $1650 to $2850
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $50
