Testimonial for Joanna Guzman from Joanne Harper

Testimonial for Joanna Guzman

My husband and I successfully achieved our VBAC dreams with our second on September 26, 2020. Our first was born via C-section which was not in our plans at all (Ultimaltely I always had the desire for a natural home birth). This second go around we knew it was imperative to have a doula which we didn't have during my first labor. It was important for us to find a compassionate, kind, supportive, yet forward doula to help us achieve our goal of giving birth a finally after a c-section. We knew Joanna was the right fit from our first meeting. She is knowledgeable yet works alongside you in order to prepare for the birth you want. I never felt talked down to or questioned. During the entire process I felt supported even when I questioned my own plans and ability. My husband and I desired to have an all-natural VBAC but questioned whether this would be attainable since we would have to do this in the hospital. Joanna was encouraging, letting me know this would be attainable. She provided resources (books, videos) that went over comfort measures that would be necessary laboring at home and the hospital. She also encouraged me to labor at home as much as possible. While laboring at home, she came over to help me so Spinning Babies and teach my husband additional support and comfort measures to help me. My husband and I felt so empowered through our many meetings and conversations with Joanna that he and I ended up giving birth to our daughter at home, on the kitchen floor!!!! The guidance Joanna gave my husband in supporting me through labor waves (contractions) made me so comfortable throughout labor that baby came way before I felt ready to ride to the hospital! Ultimately, my original dream of giving birth at home was attained through my first VBAC baby! It was a much better labor experience than my first! I highly recommend Joanna for first time moms and moms wanting to achieve VBAC!

Joanne

-Joanne Harper

December 21, 2021