Testimonial for Jennifer Symes from Sarah Fenwick

Testimonial for Jennifer Symes

I knew Jennifer would be the perfect fit the minute we spoke for the first time. I had a rough pregnancy, extreme morning sickness and a diagnosis of gestational diabetes. Jennifer was the solid rock and support system my husband and I both needed throughout it all. She took the time to help us think through how we'd handle everything calmly and compassionately. She quickly felt like a part of our growing family.
I also was so appreciative of her bringing in her Body Ready Method and Spinning Babies training/experience to prepare. I felt like I really understood my body, my baby, and all that it would take to have a vaginal birth thanks to her teaching and resources. When the time came for my medical induction that I was nervous for, due to my complications, I felt SO prepared thanks to all the discussions and resources we had with Jennifer. She helped me be the perfect balance of optimistic but realistic given my circumstances, which is exactly what I needed. I truly don't know how we would have gotten through all the discussions with doctors and known the right questions to ask without Jennifer.
When I was in labor, she combined the emotional support of coaching and words with physical support like hip squeezes, back massages, and position changes, easing the difficult final stages of labor at the right times. She had the right instinct of when to offer hands on support and when to step back and let me do my thing. My primary goal was a vaginal birth, and I truly believe I would've ended up with a c section without all her support.
Additionally, my husband, who was a little nervous about knowing what to do and how to be helpful, said that he would've had no idea what to do in the hospital if not for Jennifer. She showed him how to be involved and offer support in a productive way, and also reassured him!
In summary, Jennifer was the critical puzzle piece we needed for the birth we wanted.

-Sarah Fenwick

July 22, 2023