Testimonial for Jennifer Dzen
Jen is a phenomenal doula. She is knowledgeable, warm, and friendly, and I instantly felt comfortable opening up to her about my wishes and worries.
During our first meeting, Jen explained her philosophy surrounding birth and asked insightful questions to understand my husband's and my thoughts about how we wanted to labor and birth to go, what things we were comfortable with, and what things we weren't. Throughout the pregnancy she provided support by answering any questions that popped into my head and checking in with me after every prenatal appointment to keep track of how the pregnancy was going. It felt natural to discuss my thoughts and concerns with her as I encountered them and I always felt empowered and respected after talking with her.
We had a meeting about a week before going to the hospital during which Jen asked for more detail about our birth plan and personalities. She made well-informed observations and suggestions based on what she was learning about us and we were excited to see her again for the long-awaited event.
My birth experience unfortunately did not follow the path we had anticipated, but having Jen by my side at every turn helped me stay calm and grounded through the process of making a series of tough decisions. Jen was attentive, patient, and kind through two days of labor and stayed with us for a little while after the birth to make sure we were all comfortable and happy.
Finally we had a post-partum meeting where Jen checked in to see how we were managing our new lives as a family and offered support and advice.
We are so grateful to have had Jen with us through the process of pregnancy and birth. She was a fundamental part of our birth experience and we couldn't have gotten through it without her. I will always think of her gentle presence when I remember my birth story and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for support during the intensely emotional experience of birth.
-Beth Ann
March 17, 2022
Jennifer Dzen
Companions in Birth, LLC
Birth Fee: $1650 to $2850
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $50
