Testimonial for Jessica Long
My wife knew early in our pregnancy that she wanted a doula. It was our first child, and there were more unknowns and variables than either of us knew how to cope with. We were very anxious and wanted as much informed, knowledgable support as possible. But we're also introverted, sensitive people, so it was hard to imagine meeting anyone we'd actually want to have in the room with us while my wife endured this most excruciating and intimate of events.
However, we knew within minutes of meeting Jessica that we wanted her to be our doula. Our meeting took place over Zoom, but she was still able somehow to broadcast her calming presence to us. She said several things in that first meeting that put us at ease, and this tendency continued through the entire pregnancy, beyond labor.
Jessica's philosophy is grounded in a desire to empower the women she works with, to make sure they get what they want in the face of a hospital team or set of circumstances that may not understand or prioritize that, which is perhaps why her efforts to bring peace and calm, and to help you have the best and most joyous possible birth experience, are so successful. I can't emphasize enough how important it was--I'm tempted to call it transformational. Of course being a parent transforms you no matter what, but Jessica helped ensure the transformation was beautiful.
With Jessica's help and guidance, my wife was able to have the unmedicated birth she had envisioned and hoped for. My wife deserves 100% of the credit for doing the excruciating work of the labor itself, but Jessica deserves credit for helping my wife find the strength to do it.
-Courtney Brooks
February 20, 2023
Jessica Long
Birthspark
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $30
