Testimonial for Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
We would highly recommend Joyce. She is a nonjudgmental, effective advocate of whatever the mom / couple is trying to achieve with their birth experience. Her manner — warm but direct — was a great fit for us. Joyce’s extensive experience, both working locally and living and working in other countries, comes through in the perspective and advice she brings.
From a practical perspective: Joyce has tons of tips and tools (everything from exercises to salves to online resources) to navigate absolutely any pregnancy or baby-related question. Also, Joyce brings a fantastic network in NYC/Westchester area — clinicians like midwives and pediatricians, pelvic floor therapists, lactation consultants, etc. etc. These were invaluable resources to us. Joyce is also a convener, through her “Positive Birth” weekly group that she organizes for new and expectant moms. The two postpartum visits (and check-ins via text/phone) that Joyce offered were also extremely helpful.
In all, Joyce was great to work with and a fantastic complement to our obstetrician. She played a big role in helping us articulate our goals for — and then achieve — a really positive unmedicated hospital birth experience.
-Maya & Philip
July 15, 2022
Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
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Birth Fee: $3250 to $4500
