Testimonial for Jennese Birritteri
I had my daughter last April with the invaluable support of Jennesse. I had a difficult year postpartum so I'm a late posting this but as we approach my daughters 1st birthday I've had time to reflect on my time with Jennesse. I decided to get a doula only a couple weeks before my daughter was born and I do believe it was fate that paired me with Jennesse. During the interview process the first 30 seconds were us laughing about something. That immediately broke the ice and made space for a very vulnerable conversation to follow. My motherhood/life journey holds a lot of trauma and she handled it with such tenderness and overwhelming care. She made me feel so seen and heard and I knew within my birth space that is exactly what I needed. One of the most important things Jennesse helped me with was educating and informing me on my rights within my birth space. I didn't have any apprehension because I knew she was on my side equipping me with choices and encouragement - never once swaying or pressuring me to make any decision that wasn't exactly what I needed and wanted. She was also amazing with encouraging and supporting my husband. She made him feel very seen and heard as well and he felt so comfortable with her. My time with her was short and I do wish I had a lot more time to get to know her because what I do know is she is fiercely supportive of Mama's and families being supported and making sure they are respected and have the birth they desire. Jennesse also followed up with me postpartum and her support, humor and time meant so very much to me in those early weeks.
If you are looking for a Doula who will support, inform and respect you every step of the way then she is your girl! I wish I had her with me for my other births but I will hold close the time I had with her for my last baby! Jennesse, I cherish you & the environment you helped me create as I welcomed Nola into the world. Your work (and you!) is so special and needed!
-Shannon Ashton
February 22, 2023
Jennese Birritteri
Blessed Journey, LLC
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2250
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
