Testimonial for Jennifer Mendelson
Doula Jennifer was an integral part of the birth of our second child! Not only did she do a house visit to know us and our parenting plan, she was quick to text with questions, answers and bring peace of mind during the last months of my pregnancy. I had no idea how important the Doula role would be, having had one natural, unmedicated birth and hoping to have another. There seemed to be no mystery the second time around. Yet no two births are the same and my second was nothing like my first. Jennifer was present from early signs of labor through the unfortunate C-section we had to have. She was ever so calm, positive, peaceful and empowering. I was never told what to do or how to do it. Rather, Jennifer was a wealth of information, covering all possible scenarios in so many unknown situations. She never pushed her own opinions. My husband and I trusted Jennifer and her insight in deciphering and decoding "hosptial lingo" while we labored on and off for 30 hours. Jennifer was by our side the entire time, giving us answers but empowering us to make our own decisions about processes.
The staff at Ballard Swedish hospital and the Ballard Swedish Midwifes love and respect Doula Jennifer. She brings with her an incredible amount of experience, balance and wisdom. There is calm wherever she is present. My pregnancy and birth experience will mostly be remembered through shared times with Doula Jennifer in the picture. Her wisdom in the weeks following my birth were priceless. I was reminded about sleeping schedules, breast feeding strategies and emotional well being through meetings with Jennifer that brought me out of some hard times following an unexpected C-section.
Doula Jennifer is present with you from the beginning to the end. I have the utmost respect for her and her work.
-Kristin Wilhite
April 22, 2013
Jennifer Mendelson
Doula Seattle
Postpartum Rate: $75
