Testimonial for Jackie Symons, CD(DONA)
Working with Jackie was the best decision my husband and I made to have support during labor to welcome our first baby! I never could have imagined the impact hiring a doula, and specifically Jackie, would have on me. When we first met Jackie, I instantly had a good feeling about her. Although at the time I was terrified about giving birth and saw it as a "means to an end", Jackie never made me feel bad for feeling this way. She provided resources and ways to think about labor that I could consider during the rest of my pregnancy. She never told me how I had to feel about giving birth or that there was a "right way" to feel about it. Jackie went over labor and delivery choices and was very knowledgeable. I was able to review options with Jackie and make decisions, while keeping my birth plan open and flexible. Jackie taught my husband and me comfort measures for labor and was always a text away throughout pregnancy to answer questions and provide support. When I went into labor Jackie was again constantly available and when it was time for her to join us at the hospital she was instantly there. At the hospital Jackie helped us work through difficult decisions, provide comfort (both physical and emotional), and was my rock during labor. Jackie made suggestions and created space for me to think through options when the medical team was telling me to do one thing or another. Jackie helped me focus, breathe, and count during pushing and ultimately helped me get to a meditative state when I pushed for nearly 3 hours (I had no idea)! Jackie turned giving birth into an empowering experience for me. I walked away feel powerful. I now love labor and love talking about my experience. I have a new perspective about giving birth that I know would not be possible without Jackie. She was instrumental to our experience, and we will never forget how much she helped us. We cannot wait to work with her again for our next baby! Without a doubt we will have Jackie with us again!
-Amy Schlesinger
September 08, 2022
Jackie Symons, CD(DONA)
Balance in Birth
Birth Fee: $1800
