Testimonials
“Jess instantly put us at ease and helped us feel prepared and comfortable throughout our birth journey. She heard all of our concerns and needs and was incredibly responsive, always providing resources and evidence based information. She was a wonderfully supportive and calming presence during a 30+ hour labor (and we actually had a lot of fun too). As the circumstances led us to deviate from our birth plan, Jess was completely non judgmental and reassuring. Her positive energy, stamina, and diversity of comfort techniques allowed us to stay focused, energized, and optimistic throughout labor, ultimately leading us to have a positive birth experience.”
— Karen & Sunil
“Jess was everything we didn’t know that we needed, especially during a difficult birth. She was/is the normalizing force we needed during the life-changing and confusing time that child birth and postpartum can be. She went above and beyond, providing resources and knowledge whenever we were at an impasse. Jess’ flexibility and compassionate nature also made it easy to reach out to her when we felt frustrated, especially during the first couple of weeks. We’re glad that we found her to help us bring our beautiful boy into this world.”
— Johanna & Roy
“Jess is everything you'd want in a doula. The description that comes to mind when I think of her is a "kind pillar of strength."
She is also highly knowledgeable & confident in her skills; generous in sharing information & time; organized & professional; and makes you feel at ease. Lastly, she was an incredible support to our midwife during the entire birth process.
My husband and I worked with Jess for support for our home birth in September 2021. It was the best decision we could have made, as we experienced a very long & difficult unmedicated labor that eventually led to a hospital transfer. I needed constant hands-on help during my labor, and she tirelessly worked side-by-side with my husband & midwife to guide me through the journey in our home. Not once did I feel uncomfortable under her care, even in the most private situations and positions during my labor.
Jess also came to the hospital with us-- and thank God/Goddess for her presence! It was in the middle of the night and my husband and I were exhausted-- thankfully, Jess was there to facilitate every step the way. Her knowledge was critical in our decision making process about how to proceed with the safe and healthy birth of our beautiful son.
All in all, we spent almost 2 and a half days together, and she was an unwavering source of strength throughout. In terms of follow-up, she checked in regularly, and provided valuable in-person and virtual guidance with breastfeeding and recovery care. I can't recommend Jess highly enough and if we have a second child, she is the doula we will call!”
— Erika & Omer
“We met Jess on the day of my delivery! Random act of kindness from the universe! Our chosen doula had another birth to attend and Jess was her backup. She turned out to be just perfect for us. Jess came in and got right to work, she was with me from the moment she entered our home, understanding my needs and giving us the right suggestions. At the hospital too she was a voice for us and advocated for our expectations, giving us advice and helping us make informed decisions. One of the nurses said I would have had a hard time feeding, Jess stepped right in and reassured me that all is well and I am perfectly equipped to feed my baby and all I need is time and the right way to do it. She is warm, fun and so easy to be with and knows her stuff.”
— Preeti & Phil
“There are a million different ways to prepare for your birth. We tried many of them, but the most valuable resource we had was Jess by far. Jess is a wealth of knowledge about the actual process of birth, but also has the special touch of knowing the little things that help make the experience more comfortable (what to bring with you, what to prepare ahead of time for when you get home.) Before the birth, she spent dedicated time understanding what mattered to us about the birth process and helped us plan accordingly. She also made helpful suggestions that could only come from her experience. During the birth, she was a fierce advocate with the medical staff and a calming reassuring presence for our LONG (over 24 hours) labor. The home visit afterward really helped us feel settled and plan for handling family and the upcoming months of childcare well.”