Testimonial for Joanna Guzman
Joanna was heaven sent - twice! She was there for me during my first birth. Even though I was induced and had medical interventions, she coached me through the entire time of labor. For my second birth I knew I wanted things to happen differently. Even while trying to conceive, Joanna answered every question and concern. Once we become pregnant we immediately hired her again. Once labor become closer, we went over my birth plan and I was so excited to labor at a birth center in a tub. The morning of my labor I thought I lost my mucous plug and so I texted Joanna and she verified that it was my mucous plug and that labor would soon be approaching. Things quickly picked up and she was at my house as labor was progressing. She connected the TENS machine which helped with the pressure I was feeling. We made our way over to the birth center and she guided me throughout each contraction. From the shower, to the bed, to the tub, her affirming words empowered me to keep going. And before we knew it baby was here! She stayed with us the entire time until we left home. She helped me shower and helped me use the bathroom postpartum. She held my baby and she made sure I ate. She was everything we needed. Such an honor to have her bring our babies to this side of earth.
-Francis Velez
July 26, 2022
Joanna Guzman
Brave Doula Birth Services
Birth Fee: $950 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $65
