I had a roller coaster experience during the end of my pregnancy and spent 3 1/2 weeks in the hospital. My water broke at 32 weeks and the doctors wanted to get me to 35 weeks. I did make it to 35 weeks and then we induced. It was a very difficult time during those three weeks as I was isolated and not allowed any visitors except for one support person due to Covid. The entire time I was waiting for my baby to arrive, Jolene kept checking up on me to see how I was doing. Her support, even with it being through text, helped me get through everything. It was the most difficult thing I've ever had to deal with and she helped me keep my sanity. When I got to 35 weeks, it was time to induce. She was able to come to the hospital during that time. I went through most of it unmedicated. Jolene kept me going. As I had an intense contraction, she helped me through it telling me to breathe. In the end, I decided to have an epidural. It did not have time to fully kick in before it was baby time. My 35 weeker was born very healthy and with my husband and Jolene by my side, I felt very accomplished. It wasn't the ideal birth I wanted, but I have no regrets. I highly recommend hiring Jolene for support during labor. It was worth it 100%.
-Melanie Gauch
June 08, 2021
Lil' Sprout Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000