Testimonial for Jeni Dansand
Jeni has been the most incredible doula and honestly, has been more of a help then I could have ever asked for. My husband and I did birth education with Jeni beforehand. Her tremendous knowledge in the birth process continually encouraged me that I could give birth naturally. Her passion for the natural birth process is contagious and her confidence in it is so uplifting.
When I arrived at the birth center I was three centimeters dilated and my midwife let me know we could go back home at that point. Jeni told me that we could try to get things moving along with my contractions so we decided to stay. With Jeni's guidance and constant support I went from three centimeters to eight centimeters in six hours time. There was one point in my labor where I was starting to feel exhausted and my midwife suggested checking my cervix. Jeni talked it through with me and encouraged me that my body was showing signs it was opening up. Her words were energy to me in that moment and I felt confident that my body was moving in the right direction.
When I reached the pushing stage, Jeni helped me refocus through the pain on breathing with intention. Her calmness and confidence during this stage and throughout my whole labor was empowering.
I can't imagine going through my birth without her.
-Alissa Day
April 11, 2021
Jeni Dansand
The Valley Doula
Birth Fee: $500 to $1500
Postpartum Rate: $20 to $25
