Testimonial for Ryah Jo (she/her) Silver CD (PALS) CBE, OMP trained
Ryah was an invaluable part of our birth experience! Most importantly, she made us feel accepted and cared for through pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
As first time parents, and especially as a first-time mom, we had a lot of anxiety around the unknowns of labor, birth and postpartum recovery. Ryah provided a ton of expertise and detailed information about what to expect in various birth and postpartum scenarios, and helped us build birth plans for possible vaginal or Cesarean births. She helped us make the best choices for our particular situation and needs.
In my third trimester, Ryah provided hands-on help and exercisess for managing pregnancy discomfort and preparing physically for labor. She walked us through positioning for easier labor, and taught us a ton about lactation and breastfeeding.
During labor, she provided physical support for me, and advocated for me with our hospital staff. She helped us make choices in the moment that were in line with our birth plan. She was present for all the active stages of labor, and acted as a pushing coach when our doctor stepped away during the pushing stage.
During the postpartum period, Ryah visited to work through issues we had with breastfeeding positioning and latch.
Ryah's expertise, guidance and overall vibe helped our pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences feel low-stress and manageable. We are so grateful to her for everything she did.
-Emma
July 29, 2023
Ryah Jo (she/her) Silver CD (PALS) CBE, OMP trained
Ryah Jo' pregnancy birth and beyond doula services
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
