Testimonial for Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
As a second time client of Jen’s, I have written a review previously for her amazing service bringing our first child into the world— however as every birth experience is unique, I felt compelled to share my feelings about our time with her for the recent birth of our son.
I have experienced Jen’s services with a more complicated pregnancy requiring high-risk OB involvement and an induction in the hospital with our first child; as of about a month ago, I also had the chance to benefit from her services in a low risk, uncomplicated birth center experience. Jen has proven her value again and again in a variety of settings. I’m confident that for any kind of birth you end up having, Jen is absolutely the Doula you want at your side.
I have shared my very warm feelings about Jen in my first review, so without reinventing the wheel, I will simply say that she is the most professional, down to earth, comforting, pleasant, present yet unobtrusive person to serve in this role. She is an expert and was able to provide excellent advice and coping mechanisms to assist me in both of my births, which were natural, unmedicated (and fast!). I’m confident I was able to achieve these goals in great part due to Jen’s involvement.
Further, I would also like to share that my husband described Jen as “the best money we ever spent“. He felt her presence took significant pressure off of him during the births and allowed him to be there for me emotionally knowing my physical needs (hip squeezes, position suggestions, cool towels on my neck, etc.) were taken care of.
We have now completed our family, however I sing Jen’s praises to any pregnant friend I can. I boldly say that if you do not at least meet with Jen over coffee as you consider your Doula options, you are doing yourself and your baby a disservice as she truly is incredible. Jen, thank you again for everything!
-Falon Kendall
November 17, 2021
Jennifer Richards CD(DONA), CLD, HCHD, CYBE
Serene Beginnings Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
