Testimonial for Jenn Fantasia, CLC
When I reflect on my birthing experience compared with that of my friends, the difference is that I had Jenn in my corner helping me out and cheering me on through the process.
Our initial meetings were warm, friendly, and nonjudgmental - Jenn made it clear her goal was to educate me on what to expect and align with whatever my goals were, and coach me through when things didn't go as planned.
My labor went much longer than expected and she was a great sport. I had every hope for a low-intervention birth but my little guy had other plans, and instead (in the words of one of the residents), i got every intervention the hospital had to offer. I felt empowered to ask for more time, more options to try to get the kind of delivery I'd hoped for, but when it became clear it was no longer safe to keep waiting I still felt heard. My unexpected C-section was a surreal experience. But having Jenn nearby to check in and ultimately recap my experience later on made me feel so much safer in what can be an incredibly scary and vulnerable time.
I'm so grateful to have worked with Jenn. She ushered me and my husband through the strange (but amazing!) shift into parenthood. Every pregnant person would be lucky to have her on their team :)
-Susie
October 06, 2023
Jenn Fantasia, CLC
Calming Tides Doula, LLC
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2300
