Testimonial for Christine Jennings
We interviewed several doulas and decided that Christine at Femme in Nest was the best fit for our needs and for my personality. After our initial meeting, not only were we positive we had made the right choice in choosing Christine, we were positive that seeking doula support was the right choice for us. Christine provided more information and better information in two prenatal visits than the entire AHS Birth and Babies course. She made me feel confident and incredibly well supported in my birthing choices and made me feel confident that I'd be able to breastfeed.
We had a very fast labour (4 hours between my waters being artificially ruptured as an induction attempt at 2cm and pushing), and warp speed pushing (3minutes), Christine was instrumental in keeping me focused, especially getting me through those last few contractions. She was also integral in helping me push correctly which is likely why I was able to push her out so quickly with minimal tearing despite my baby being almost 10lbs. My labour and birth experience, while being nothing as planned or expected, was still a very good experience due to the support provided by Christine and my midwives.
Her postpartum support was incredibly helpful in helping me establish my milk supply. She is likely key as to why I've been, not only successful, but succesful with relatively minimal effort despite a family history of lack of success with breastfeeeding. In addition, she provided a thorough walkthrough and demonstration of babywearing including product recommendation.
Christine is a phenomenal doula, she is very knowledgeable about pregnancy, labour, birth, and post partum. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking additional support to ensure that they are well prepared for labour and birth regardless of how it may turn out.
-Tina M
December 24, 2023
Christine Jennings
Femme In Nest
Birth Fee: $1650
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
