Testimonial for Jennifer Michel-Wilson
I didn’t even know postpartum doulas existed until Jenn offered her services but I was so thankful they do exist. I struggled so much after giving birth to my daughter 7 weeks early. I struggled with my daughter’s acid reflux, milk regurgitation through her nose, postpartum depression, the relationship with my daughters father, and breast feeding. But mostly i struggled with feeling guilty that my body had failed my daughter! Jenn helped me navigate each and every one of those areas. She helped me to see that I wasn't a failure and that my daughter coming early wasn't my fault.
She gave me suggestions on how to feed my daughter to minimize the reflux and regurgitation. She also gave me a list of foods to eat to minimize my daughter’s gas and aide in milk production. After I gave birth, it was one of the loneliest times in my life. It felt like no one was in my corner but Jenn was! She was a friend, a consultant, and a mother figure to me at my lowest points. She helped me seek help for my postpartum depression. Her being a mother herself, she shared many of her own experiences with me and helped me navigate the difficulties of motherhood.
Jenn even helped me to deal with my daughters father in a loving, kind way that wouldn’t have been possible if she wasn’t in my life.
Jenn is kind, loving, and a very special person. She is truly one of a kind. She treated me like I was her family and not just another client. She absolutely went above and beyond to assist me. She made me feel comfortable to share everything I was going through with her so that she could help me in the best possible way. Her services were more than just that! She was a lifeline for me and my daughter and I’m standing here today because of her! Jenn is an amazing person and this is the line of work she is meant to be in. I would recommend her services to anyone and would seek out her services again if I had anymore children.
-MD
March 11, 2023
Jennifer Michel-Wilson
La Belle Doula
Birth Fee: $0
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $75
