Professional Recommendations:Midwife, or OB/GYN
testimonials
"...I just wanted to express my thanks at the wonderful service you provided for us with Adams birth. I know it was a long, slow boring process waiting for labor to actually start, and having another woman to talk to, who didn't get bored hearing about every single contraction was so helpful! I was so impressed with your knowledge, and how attentive you were to the feelings and discomforts of a laboring mother. From the castor oil and birthing ball, flipping channels and the babies head popping out, it was a very memorable experience and I'm so glad we had your help, as well as your company! I only wish that the nurse hadn't been in the room when Adam decided to surprise us, and that you could have helped deliver him. (Note: Rosie's midwife had actually left the hospital, thinking that it would be quite some time before Adam's birth!) However, I am so thankful to you for catching that moment on video for us.
I really appreciate all the support and belief you gave me about natural birth! I am so happy that I was able to get through labor and birth without an epidural, in large part to your encouragement. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for being there with Jason and I, and for sharing such a special, joyful moment with us. If we decide to have another baby in a few years, we hope to be able to have your help again, maybe this time as the midwife! :-)..."
-Rosie, Jason, and baby Adam
"[I found most helpful...] The constant support and encouragement, combined with knowledge. I appreciated the foot and back massages, as well as your calm demeanor. Jennifer did a great job of listening and encouraging, but never forcing me into anything. I'm convinced that this combination enabled me to give birth drug free.
Keep up the excellent work! I would absolutely recommend you! The Labour and Delivery nurses are so busy that they don't have time to really guide your through the process, which can be scary for a first time mom."
-Holly, Dan, and baby Nathaniel
"Jen showed me that I had options and that I was in control of my birth.
Jen stayed by my side for two days in the hospital while I was making decisions [and in labour]. Also, if I
ever had a question before and after my birth I was always welcome to call her.
I'm not sure that there is anything that Jen needs to improve on. I just hope she stays the same warm person. I would recommend other people to have Jen as a doula because they will have an all around better birth."
-Katie, Garrett, and baby Gretchen
"Dear Jen,
Thank you so much for your help during our labor and birth experience. Luke and I both appreciate all your help and the comfort you brought to both of us.
...Also, let me know if you ever need to use me as a reference...I'd be happy to help."
- Sarah, Luke, big sister Brooke, and baby Mackensie
our Newest arrivals
My daughter Emma, home waterbaby June 2006. This is just hours after her birth.
Beautiful 8 lb baby boy Alex Joseph born vaginally to first time mom and dad after a long back labor.
Baby Leah Rose, baby number four for Mom and Dad with a drug free vaginal birth, mom delivered on hands and knees.
Pam and baby girl, mom had a drug free vaginal birth, this was Pam and Steve's first baby. :-)
Baby Georgia sleeps peacefully after a long hard labor and birth. Congratulations mommy Kristine and Daddy Mark!
Keith, Lora, and their third baby girl, a vbac waterbirth baby!
Baby Erin in Daddy's arms after a beatiful epidural free birth for mommy Jennifer. Way to go Jennifer! You got the birth you wanted!
Congratulations to Angela and Samad on the birth of their baby girl! This was a beautiful VBA2C!!!
Proud big sister Brooke with her new little brother Luke, a home waterbirth VBAC baby!
Baby Joshua sleeps after a long labor, Congratulations Rose Marie and Andre!
Amoreena's beautiful baby Josiah...every baby is a miracle!!!
Gretchen's baby was born at 43 weeks gestation! Beautiful babe and birth!
Daddy Owen and baby Caleb, born at home where I was the assistant midwife.
Joan, Jim, and beautiful baby girl.
April and baby Dustin with big sister watching. Dustin was a planned repeat c-section.
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