Testimonial for Jackie Symons, CD(DONA)
Working with Jackie was the best decision I made for my pregnancy and birth, full stop! As a first time mom, I had no idea what I was doing when preparing for the birth of my son -- the only thing I knew was that I wanted to be as prepared as possible and feel empowered, represented, and calm throughout the process, and a doula was one way to do that. Jackie was more than just a companion during the birth process -- she made an effort to get to know me and my husband and learn about what made us anxious, excited, and joyful with respect to our birth plan. She was clear, thorough, evidence-based, unbiased, and non-judgmental in helping me to understand and form the birth plan that was right for me. Her lengthy experience in all kinds of births (including both unmedicated and medicated) only helped me build confidence in the options we discussed and my choices for the birth. On the day I went into labor, Jackie was there to guide me and my husband through what to expect, how to remain calm, what signals to look for, etc. She clearly and consistently advocated for me throughout the entire birth, both when I labored at home and once I got to the hospital, and helped to create a sense of calm and safety that made the birth one of the most positive experiences of my life. I couldn't imagine doing this without her, and would recommend her to anybody regardless of the kind of birth they plan to have.
-Rebecca
March 22, 2022
Jackie Symons, CD(DONA)
Balance in Birth
Birth Fee: $1800
