Testimonial for Jessica Swiger
Jess was recommended to us by another doula who was planning on being out of town on my due date, and it ended up being a perfect fit! She was outstanding from the first moment we talked on the phone to our last post-partum check-in. This was my first birth and, due to UH Portage shutting their birthing center and an insurance change, I had to switch OBs halfway through my pregnancy. So I decided to look for a doula who could not only be a familiar face in the labor and delivery room, but who could also act as a liaison between myself and the medical team.
Somehow she did all of that and more! She met with us beforehand to figure out my goals, hopes, and fears. And when we were at the hospital she truly advocated for me. Jess was the one who remembered to ask for a room with a tub, gave the nurses a helping hand to get things done quicker, and made sure that my wishes were met even when I was out of it.
She also has an amazing attitude! When I was anxious during labor, she was calm and supportive. When I was trying to stay distracted she was fun and interesting. And when our daughter was born, she was just as overjoyed as the rest of us!
From a practical perspective it was incredibly helpful to have her around. She walked the halls with me, gave my mom and husband breaks during the 36 hour labor, and took a fantastic set of notes. At our post-partum visit she gave us a print out of my daughter's birth story! It had emotional and medical information that we talked about together as she helped me process everything that had happened.
I honestly can't say enough good things about her as a doula! But if you're still on the fence, know that Jess is also an incredible human being. She's kind, generous, intelligent, honest, open, and good-humored. Exactly the kind of person you want by your side.
-Meredith
May 02, 2023
Jessica Swiger
Grace-filled Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1300
