Testimonial for Jolene Smith, CD(DONA), LMT
I can’t express just how incredible Jolene was throughout my labor experience. From the very first conversation, her warmth and kindness made us feel so comfortable. Jolene was dedicated to spending time with us and building trust before the arrival of our little one. She also ensured that we were well-prepared both emotionally and mentally for the delivery and encouraged us to create a birth plan that my husband and I could confidently reference.
In those emotionally challenging final weeks of pregnancy, Jolene was there to talk through everything, providing a listening ear and the voice of reason I needed after tough visits with my midwife.
Thanks to Jolene, once THE time came, I experienced the exact birth I had only dreamed of - a magical labor-at-home-as-long-as-possible, unmedicated birth. Jolene provided a very calming yet confident presence and made the unknown far less intimidating. Even when we realized baby had shifted a bit, Jolene was unfazed and took me through a series of maneuvers to successfully rotate baby in an optimal position. She was supportive in all of my decisions and went above and beyond to ensure that my birth plan and wishes were communicated with the midwife and team.
She was the perfect support throughout the entire process, guiding my husband, offering encouraging words, providing pain relief tools (including her hands - sorry!), and even fixing my completely matted hair during two hours of pushing! And her support didn’t stop there. She championed my well-being postpartum, caring for my mental and physical health. She was a lifeline during those early, challenging weeks when things felt incredibly dark.
In a nutshell, Jolene is a must-have for expecting mothers. She made my birth experience incredible and provided unwavering support before, during, and after my labor. We love Jolene!!
-Rachel
October 10, 2023
Jolene Smith, CD(DONA), LMT
Lil' Sprout Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000
