Working with Jo Ann Bishop during my second pregnancy was a delight. After a terrible birth experience with my first pregnancy, I knew I wanted to hire a doula for the next one. With her depth of experience working with families and babies, her certification in Body Ready Method, the many connections she has in the pregnancy/birth world and her caring personality, she was just the right person to pair up with for my pregnancy/birth journey. Not only did she help me physically and mentally prepare for the birth, but she introduced me to BRM to help me during the pregnancy too. Another game changer for me was her recommendation to pair up with a doctor she had worked with who would be willing to give me a chance at a vaginal birth after a caesarean birth. After suffering a bladder injury during my caesarean birth, I wanted to avoid surgery if at all possible. JoAnn encouraged me to shoot for a vaginal birth if that's what I wanted, but working with the right doctor was key. I met the doctor she recommended who I ended up switching to half through my pregnancy and guess what, I was able to vaginally deliver my baby! My post birth healing experience was so much easier than it was before.
I would highly recommend JoAnn to anyone who is looking for an experienced and caring doula, especially if you had a difficult birth experience in the past. She'll be the game changer you need.
-Kerry Poole
October 28, 2023
Jo Ann Bishop, Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1850
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50