Testimonial for Jo Ann Bishop CD/PCD(DONA) Body Ready Method Pro
Joann was present for the birth of my second baby, and we absolutely loved our experience with her. Joann's confidence on top of her calm and serene energy made us feel at ease during labor. Joann's extensive expertise was instrumental in me being able to have an unmedicated labor and delivery. Joann started working with us well in advance of my due date. She gave me individualized exercises to do thanks to her Body Ready Method certification. She worked with me and my husband on comfort techniques. She taught us about a variety of techniques to cope with labor pain. She also shared with us an extensive library of reference materials on everything pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. During the last few weeks of pregnancy, she gave me specific exercises to do to get the baby engaged.
Once I went into labor, my water broke but my contractions would not become regular. The same happened during my first labor. Back then, the doctors recommended I get Pitocin which causes contractions that were very different from natural labor. I ended up getting an epidural against my initial preference. Joann recommended we ask for more natural methods like membrane sweeping and nipple stimulation first. Those worked and I had a fast and easy labor. During labor, she knew very well how to help me get through contractions with massages, affirmations, movements that would move labor along faster, etc. She also helped my husband to support me both physically and emotionally. The coping techniques she had taught me really worked. I could totally get into labor flow thanks to Joann's guidance and support.
What makes Joann a truly exceptional doula is her genuine care for her clients and also her passion for her craft. Joann is constantly learning new things and honing her skills. She is also very well connected to a network of pregnancy and labor-related support people including lactation consultants if you need recommendations.
-Pantea Moghimi
March 05, 2024
Jo Ann Bishop CD/PCD(DONA) Body Ready Method Pro
Jo Ann Bishop, Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1850
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
