Testimonial for Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
I had a great experience with Joyce as my doula for the birth of my second child (water birth at home). She was a loyal advocate for me, the client, from day one, always making herself generously available to chat and problem-solve issues and questions that came up. On several occasions, Joyce made trusted referrals to specialist care providers (chiropractor etc.), saving me time and energy searching for these providers. Joyce always made the time to speak to me immediately throughout my pregnancy and postpartum, and it was a great feeling to know she’s only a phone call away. Joyce is extremely knowledgeable and connected; she offered insights and opinions about many hospitals, midwives, and service providers in the region. During the birth, Joyce arrived pronto and had a bag of tricks to help with labor. My favorite was a little pokey ball that I squeezed in my hand during contractions, which took my mind off the pain. After the birth at home, I had to be transferred to the hospital via ambulance and Joyce very willingly came with me in the ambulance and advocated for me at the hospital while my husband stayed home with the baby. I attended a birth group where I met Joyce’s doula partner/backup, Sylvie, who was also lovely. It gave me peace of mind to know that the backup was also a great doula. To put the cherry on top, at a postpartum visit, my legs and feet were swollen so Joyce offered a massage - and it was a great one! Joyce was a gem of a service provider from start to finish and I wholeheartedly recommend her!
-Danielle D.
January 19, 2024
Joyce Havinga-Droop CD(DONA), CLC, SpBCPE, BRM Pro
BirthAmbassador
Birth Fee: $3250 to $4500
