Testimonial for Josie Blakeney
I feel so grateful for having Josie as our doula during my first pregnancy. I was on the fence about getting a doula but am so glad I did, especially with how dedicated and kind Josie was during the entire process. She helped me create my ideal birth plan by answering all of my many questions and allowing my partner and I to talk through how we hoped the birth would go and reaffirmed that I had more control over what I wanted even in a hospital setting. Within minutes of me texting her that it might be “go-time”, Josie called to check in on me and assured me she would be there the moment we got to the hospital or even at our home beforehand if I wanted. When my labor didn’t go exactly as I had “planned” she calmly told me how the pivot in direction still achieved other goals that I had which made a world of a difference in getting back into a positive frame of mind. She was so helpful during the delivery even our nurse kept telling us how glad she was to have her there! Once our boy was delivered the attention shifted towards the baby but Josie stayed by me and made me feel reassured and cared for. Josie went above and beyond checking in during my postpartum period and again helped answer the many questions us first time parents had. If you have any anxiety about giving birth or just want a calm and supportive presence there while your partner takes a well deserved coffee break you will not regret choosing Josie as your doula. We are so glad we did and think she had a huge impact on our overall birthing experience.
-Marissa Sobolewski
November 13, 2024
Josie Blakeney
Magnolia Moon Doula
Birth Fee: $0 to $1750
