Testimonial for Jade Passamonte
It is my pleasure to write a testimonial for Jade. She was a pleasure to work with! We hired Jade as our doula for our second birth when I was 36 weeks pregnant and she provided excellent support from Day 1. She eased my anxiety about heading towards a VBAC (first birth was a cesarean due to frank breech position). I had a h/o back pain and was unsure how my body would handle labor. She sent links to podcasts, articles, and checked in regularly, which kept me on track with yoga and other preparations for labor and birth. She also taught my husband methods to help support my pregnancy and impending labor.
Jade has a wealth of knowledge regarding birth, midwifery, the body, and best practice to support each mama on an individual basis. Our initial meeting with Jade was via a virtual platform (in the time of COVID!) and by the end of our meeting we were confident she was the right fit. She took notes about my past medical history and anxieties regarding labor and birth, and reassured me by explaining techniques that would provide relief for my back pain. As a PNP, I was impressed by her vast medical knowledge base and felt confident as my due date approached.
At 41+3 days, I woke with a fever and contractions, leading to a cesarean delivery that afternoon due to infection. Jade provided wonderful support. She came to the hospital immediately and waited outside the OR during my cesarean. She supported me during post-op recovery while my husband accompanied our baby girl to the nursery for evaluation and Jade remained with us into the evening. Her calm demeanor, soothing touch, and great conversation was much appreciated! She also knew the midwife and anesthesiologist on call that day, which created a more relaxed, friendly environment, and helped to form a wonderful birth story that we will never forget.
I highly recommend Jade to support any woman's birth! She is wonderful and will make a great midwife some day. <3
-Natalie Lutz
October 11, 2020
Jade Passamonte
Whole Mama Wellness Collective LLC
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1400
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
