Testimonial for Jennifer Michel-Wilson
Having Jennifer as my doula was one of the best decisions of my life!! If it was not for her I would 100% not have achieved my VBAC. Every step of my pregnancy Jennifer was there for me. From nutrition to custom workouts to helping my breech baby turn at 36 weeks, she constantly supported me. In early labor after a night of contractions I was so out of it and not myself, Jennifer sensed the situation and came right over. From our first interaction on zoom I felt like she knew me and knew exactly what I needed. Such a rare gem!!! As soon as she got to our house my spirits were lifted and contractions started to regulate with her expert moves and beautiful energy! We had a few obstacles to face during labor and every time Jennifer knew exactly how to get me through. She motivated me and never stopped encouraging me even through the toughest moments. After labor stalling a few hours my provider said if I didn't progress from 6cm in the next hour we would be rolling to the OR for a c-section. I felt a wave of shock roll over me since we had gotten so far, but Jennifer snapped me out of it, and that’s when we went to work! We turned up the music and had a dance party doing Jennifer’s amazing dilating moves. When my doctor came back I was dilated to 8-9! What felt like minutes later I had my successful VBAC, and the moment I was dreaming about since my traumatic first birth: that magical skin to skin with my new baby. The best moment of my life!!!! I can’t believe our VBAC journey is finished but I know I will think about Jennifer every time I think of my amazing birth, and she will be in my life and heart forever. Jennifer not only has the expertise, the ability to sense exactly what you need but she is an amazing woman, wife, mother, doula, educator, advocate and the list goes on. She’s truly the best of the best and I will be forever grateful for her and our journey together<3
-Jenna
May 19, 2023
Jennifer Michel-Wilson
La Belle Doula
Birth Fee: $0
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $75
