Testimonial for Janet Harder
There's honestly no words that can adequately describe the level of care and expertise that Janet was able to provide for my VBAC experience. I was 37wks when we first met and she instantly put me at ease with her cheery, calm demeanor coupled with an incredible amount of knowledge in the birthing process; I knew I wanted her as my doula. Janet very much means what she says when it comes to being there for you no matter the circumstances... I went into (false) labor, yet she was at the hospital to help me & my husband and then followed up at the hotel where we went to see if things would progress. She was available 24/7 to answer any questions and helped me to figure out when to call my midwife.
When it came time to go to the hospital for actual labor she stayed by my side from before 4am June 27 - 1am June 28 and was not only well versed in position changes and techniques to help my baby move into a more optimal birthing position, but also helped my mental & emotional state when things weren't progressing after over 12hours of labor. At one point I completely relied on her confidence that I would have a successful VBAC when things weren't going as I had hoped and I was starting to get discouraged. So, with lots of encouragement and conversations to help me stay informed of what was going on, along with the many items to aid with the laboring process, it made the whole experience as pleasant as possible! I'm very happy and thankful to say that I was able to VBAC and credit so much of that success to Janet's knowledge and dedication to my labor. Having her check in to see how we're doing afterwards is such a comfort as well.
I very highly recommend Janet as a doula to anyone that is expecting!
-Rochelle
July 07, 2022
Janet Harder
Special Delivery Doula and Prenatal Classes
Birth Fee: $1500
