Testimonial for Jessica Meeds, CBD
I cannot recommend Jessica enough! She made my VBAC dreams come true. My first pregnancy ended with a traumatic unplanned C-section due to baby being in ‘sunny side’ position and after 3 hours of pushing not descending through my pelvis. Postpartum recovery was rough both mentally and physically. It was my dream to have a VBAC with my next pregnancy but I still had a lot of fear from my first labor experience. From the start of our relationship, Jessica heard me when I told her my fears about having a poorly positioned baby. She was great at helping me create a simple and clear birth plan that highlighted my values. The weeks leading up to my due date, Jessica made a point to check in with me and give me exercises to help get baby in the optimal position. My due date came and went and eventually I scheduled an induction at 41 weeks. Induction was not part of my plan but I felt confident knowing that I had Jessica there to support me. When Jessica arrived to our delivery room she got to setting up the ambience with lights and powerful words of encouragement. She guided me in exercises all focused on baby positioning. When labor started to pick up, she was there pushing on my back and reminding me to breathe and stay loose. I had a moment during labor when the pain brought back memories from my previous labor that I thought I was better off with a C-section . Jessica was there to listen and remind me of my strength. I continued to labor with an epidural and she continued supporting me by working with the labor nurses on my positioning. She was by my side with energy and excitement as I started pushing. I couldn’t believe it when I could feel the head of my baby crowning. Jessica filmed my birth and captured the moments beautifully. I am so grateful for her love and care.
-Hannah Hansen
December 08, 2023
Jessica Meeds, CBD
Seattle Birth Doula + Photographer
Birth Fee: $2600
