We hadn't planned on hiring a doula until we took an Evidence Based Birth class relatively late in our pregnancy. The mad dash to get a doula while we were also changing providers was stressful until we met Jackie. It was clear that she was the one we wanted in that delivery room with us as an extra advocate and support person, and she was kind enough to fit us in with fairly short notice.
We had a few meetings in the two months between hiring Jackie and giving birth, and she was incredibly supportive and informative. She helped us finalize our birth plan and determine how we would approach labor and when to head to the hospital. She was very respectful of our wishes while providing helpful feedback.
In delivery, she was exactly what we needed. My husband was able to focus on myself and the baby, ensuring I remained in a proper mental and emotional space to succeed while Jackie picked up the slack everywhere else. She took wonderful pictures that we will cherish forever, assisted the nursing staff before pushing began, and ensured the peripherals we wanted (essential oil diffuser, post-birth meal, etc) were in place.
We highly recommend Jackie to anyone looking to add a doula to their birth team, and we couldn't imagine having done this without her!
-Caitlyn Johnson
January 30, 2022
Balance in Birth
Birth Fee: $1800