Testimonial for Jessica Meeds, CBD
In taking our birthing class at the hospital my wife and I learned the many health outcome benefits for both Mom and Baby that come with working with a Doula - and there are many! While that was plenty convincing I also left the class feeling overwhelmed with the many breathing, positioning, and pain management techiniques we learned. In the midst of labor I wanted to help and encourage my wife but didn't want to spend labor and birth trying to recall everything from the class. I wanted to be present in the experience, not in my head trying to think of what position or breathing technique to try next while panicking because my wife is miserable. Hiring a doula seemed like such a great way to have someone experienced there in the room so I could enjoy the birth, and not feeling like her pain and discomfort were 100% my responsibility to help manage.
My wife and I both clicked immediately with Jessica. She was warm, funny, and clearly passionate and experinced with the entire process. She listened to our vision of what we wanted labor/birth to look like and tailored her approach to meet our needs. She was always available and super responsive and and made it easy for us to trust the process and listen to and follow her expert guidance and tips. Our birth experience was everything we hoped it would be and I know for certain all the advice, guidance, and preparation Jessica gave us played a huge role in that. Certainly, we had to do our part - we did the exercises, followed her dietary advice, etc. but hearing the birth experiences of so many of our friends who recently gave birth and did not use a doula, I have no doubt we made the right choice. Now that we're on the other side we have a happy and healthy mom and baby and a birth story that is a fond memory. We're so happy we got to work with Jessica and love that she'll forever be part of that memory.
-Andrew
July 11, 2024
Jessica Meeds, CBD
Seattle Birth Doula + Photographer
Birth Fee: $2600
