Testimonial for Jessica Dixon Easter (CD)DONA, bPE, CBE
Jessica gave us so much peace and confidence going into our first birth. She invested a lot of time with us during our prenatal visits going over relaxation techniques and taught us the double hip squeeze along with other coping skills.
I had so many friends who didn’t invest in a doula with their first pregnancy, but did on their 2nd pregnancy. It seemed worth it to me to do whatever I could the first time around to have a positive experience–and thanks be to God, we did! Hiring Jessica took so much pressure off of my husband and I. We rested in the fact that ultimately we wouldn’t have to bear the weight of remembering every single technique and skill all alone because we would have her by our side!
We had a pretty quick first time labor, and Jessica brought a calm, knowledgeable and reassuring presence to our home and gave my husband total peace during what could have otherwise been a very chaotic situation. Things really ramped up quickly and while we were still at home, I felt my body involuntarily pushing! While my husband rapidly finished packing the car, Jessica massaged my back and helped me stay calm.
She remained so calm while helping us get out the door and in the car. When we got to the hospital, Jessica was at my head, encouraging me and helping me breathe, and my husband was squeezing my hips for every contraction. We delivered the baby 4 pushes later in triage only 17 minutes after arriving at the hospital! We also loved the time she spent with us in the hospital postpartum, helping us with breastfeeding and taking our first family photos together!
I attribute so much of how straightforward and peaceful the whole experience was to the time we spent preparing with Jessica. When the time came, we were ready. We’re so grateful to say God blessed us with a healthy baby boy, a beautiful birth story and a new friend in our doula Jessica! Hire her and you will not be disappointed!
-Julia Gentry
September 23, 2022
Jessica Dixon Easter (CD)DONA, bPE, CBE
Abounding Grace Birth Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $1800
