This is from a father's eyes.
The hard thing for me about being in the hospital with my wife while she delivers is the complete sense of powerlessness. I knew there was nothing I could do to influence the outcome. With my first baby, I spent the long hours waiting for the baby by worrying. "Is my wife's body up to giving birth? Are the hospital personnel doing the right thing? How will I know?"
Having Jessica there as an ally for our second delivery took so many worries off my shoulders. After anything happened, I'd look over at her and see if she was stressed. When she wasn't, I knew it was business as usual. She had seen many babies born, and if she wasn't concerned, I shouldn't be either.
Fortunately, there weren't any problems. Our son took his time but eventually arrived fat and healthy.
She was there for my wife, but I definitely benefitted too.
-John Davies
July 12, 2022
JB Doula Services, LLC
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified