Testimonial for Jessica Johnson
We worked with Jessica as a birth doula and postpartum (night) doula for the arrival of our second baby and we could not recommend her more. Having gone through a bout of significant postpartum anxiety following the birth of our first baby, having someone at our birth to help us advocate for ourselves as well as in the weeks following the birth was paramount to our preparation and to feeling like we had a team of support in place in case that I had the same mental health experience following this birth. I think knowing we had Jessica on our side actually helped prevent that for me and helped get us off to a great start as we became a family of four.
Our son was born about a week after his due date and Jessica helped me remain calm in those final weeks as we waited (and waited). The birth itself had a slow start but escalated quickly, and Jessica helped both of us stay calm, and she helped to make sure we got what we needed (and what I wanted) for our birth.
Once we got home from the hospital, Jessica started coming multiple nights a week for about two months. This was a huge help as my husband and I went from having one toddler to having a toddler and an infant; her support overnight meant that my husband had the energy to keep up with our three-year-old and that I was actually able to sleep in longer stretches while Jessica held the baby overnight. While she of course has extensive knowledge as a doula, knowing also that Jessica is a mother and has been through birth and healing herself gives her an amazing perspective on the process, and made me feel comfortable confiding in her about both my physical and emotional state. I truly believe that having her with us contributed to a better mental health status for me following this birth. She became a crucial part of our family puzzle in the months leading up to and following the arrival of our baby, and we feel so lucky to know her and to have had the opportunity to work with her.
-Kate Kennedy
June 14, 2022
Jessica Johnson
Lilotus Solacer Perinatal Services
Birth Fee: $1050 to $2975
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $60
