Testimonial for Jesse Waller, PD, PPD, CILFS, LMT (she/they)

Can’t say enough good things about Jesse! We hired her in the midst of a pregnancy where I was feeling pretty miserable physically and anxious about birth. She was exactly what we needed — calm, science-minded, & positive without pressuring me to feel any particular way about my experience.

Through my pregnancy she was 100% supportive of my choices in situations when I knew what I wanted (a hospital birth, an epidural), & helped me talk through my options when I didn’t, always reminding me that there is no right way to have a baby.

During pre-labor & early labor she was a calming presence on the phone, giving us suggestions for moving things along & for coping with contractions. Once at the hospital she was such a helpful & reassuring person to have in our corner, someone who had experience with many of the doctors & nurses, knew where to grab a popsicle when I was feeling nauseous, & could talk us through what was happening & what was coming next. She came armed with everything we could have needed & turned our room into a calm cocoon where I could labor in peace.

She faded into the background when she sensed my partner & I could use a few moments alone together, & then would appear with something I didn’t know I needed at the exact moment I needed it — a hip squeeze during a challenging contraction; a fan & cool cloth on my forehead when I began pushing.

Since the birth she’s been an amazing resource for us as first-time parents, checking in on us regularly, giving us some very helpful newborn baby intel, helping me process my birth experience, & always available to answer an ‘is this normal?’ text.

I credit her 100% with how smoothly our labor and delivery went & for turning an experience around which I felt a lot of fear into one of the most positive & empowering events of my life.

-Laura Sant

August 03, 2023

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Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700

Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45

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Updated 2/10/2025

Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700

Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45

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