Testimonial for Jolene Smith, CD(DONA), LMT
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jolene!
Our Ada came 5 weeks early - in dramatic, speedy fashion in the middle of the night. We had only one meeting with Jolene prior and had only just started birth classes. We were not nearly as prepared as we wanted to be.
Jolene not only met, but exceeded our expectations! She:
- responded quickly to our 2am contact, even though we weren't on the 'on call' radar yet. She arrived equipped and ready to go!
-did amazing work in the first meeting. We realized after the birth that Jolene had already taught us a lot about what to expect and what we could control and ask for. While we were certainly relieved she was able to be there for labor, we were able to advocate for ourselves before she arrived because of what she taught us.
- TRULY embodies all fo the things that a doula is, and does them so well! She got right in there with us, but let us take the lead. She cheered us on but pushed us when we needed it! When Ada was off to the NICU with Seth, Stephanie had a steadfast companion and was never alone.
- Since we weren't able to fit in all our meetings before Ada came, Jolene happily adjusted and spent more time with us after the birth.
Jolene is easy to connect with, laugh with, and plan with. Having her in our home was a joy and a comfort. We would recommend Jolene with no reservations!
-Stephanie McCarthy & Seth Novak
November 10, 2022
Jolene Smith, CD(DONA), LMT
Lil' Sprout Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000
