I personally wasn't entirely sold on the idea of a Doula when my wife brought it up initially, but can say now quite firmly that I would recommend Jessica to anyone having a baby.
Leading up to our birth, my wife's preganancy went about as smoothly as we could have asked for. Even so, having Jessica to lend support, answer questions, and act as a resource allowed us to feel we were about as prepared as we possibly could be for our first child.
But when something unexpected or scary goes wrong, or takes a turn, in perhaps the most high stakes circumstances of your life (which it did for my wife and I), it becomes invaluable having someone by your side with the experience of hundreds of births to help guide your decision making, navigate the nuances of the healthcare system, and make you feel educated and safe.
Jess' knowledge is wide reaching, and her demeaner is respectful and straight forward in a way that puts you at ease. But more importantly, you can feel her genuine care and passion for helping make your birth as successful as possible. In our case, without question or complaint, she was by our side for almost 48 hours straight and followed that up with constant support and communication after our son was born.
You won't regret recruiting Jess to your 'birth team'.
-Matt Siemens
October 04, 2024
Birth Fee: $1450 to $1600