When me and SO became Pregnant with my first child, I knew I wanted a doula. When I ran across DoulaMatch, I found Jolene. I read one review about accidental natural birth because of distraction techniques, it sold me. When it was time to get a doula, I was nervous but excited. When I first met Jolene, i had so many questions, i knew i wanted a natural birth, but didnt know if i could handle it, along with being anxious, she helped me understand it all along with explaining techniques to help through the pain. Her demeanor alone and positivity along with her certainty that I could do this, helped me stay calm and positive that I had made the right choice. She was always there to text or call when I had any questions or concerns. The more we talked at our visits the more it felt like visiting with a good friend. When my water broke, she was there to talk us through it all. When me and my SO needed to get the contractions back to back, She had techniques with exercises with a yoga ball, while keeping my SO informed in ways to help me stay focused and calm. When it was time to go to the hospital and we got to the room, she was ontop of everything making me feel safe and strong, I felt supported and confident. 18 hours of hard labor and still only 3cm, I finally had to call it, and say the secret word we agreed on, "pineapple" for the epidural. I felt no guilt in pushing myself as far as i had trying everything to get further along, my body just wouldn't have it. My daughter was face up and the burning, the exhaustion.. after getting it I finally felt relief and I dont remember falling asleep. 6 hours later she was out in about an hour of pushing. Jolene captured the moments of birth in photos & video. I'm so grateful for her if it was anyone else i dont think it would have gone aswell as it had. So if you are questioning about getting a doula, just choose her and do yourself the favor. Thank you so much Jolene, your Forever apart of our family ??
-Alisha L
September 25, 2022
Lil' Sprout Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000