Testimonial for Jes Houston
Every now and again you may come to a crossroads existing in this universe. The very first crossroads for me was deciding to give birth to a child. The second was getting accepted to Dental Hygiene school, simultaneously, as things do tend to happen like that. Some may say that’s too much to handle, but it boils down to the care and support you have. The care I had during this process was second to none. My lovely Doula, Jessika Houston, was non-judgmental of my need to balance being a new mom and starting a new career with school. She gave me all the supportive resources so that I could plan and find a reference for any type of guidance I needed.
During my pregnancy Jess was in touch every step of the way, checking in and offering support by sending me informative pregnancy podcasts and various meditations. She was also on call and by my side during the 56 hours of labor and delivery process, making sure I was fed, watered, calm and committed to my birthing plan. She came with me to the hospital when I requested an epidural and was respectful of all of my needs and wishes, continuing to make sure I was relaxed during 3 hours of pushing. She never left my side. Jess was a strong but calm and reassuring force that I never knew I needed, but am so ecstatic that I had. It was very important that we had her to take the stress off my partner who found my labor to be very overwhelming. The end result? We have a healthy little baby boy, which makes the process so much sweeter. Postnatal, Jess even brought me tea and food for recovery as well as made frequent check ins to make sure my emotional state was intact. Jess was the best decision I have ever made in regards to myself and my partners well being, mentally, emotionally and physically during the entire pregnancy experience.
-Emma Barbarus
December 20, 2022
Jes Houston
3 Rivers Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1100 to $1600
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
