Enjoy these sweet words from 2008 and 2009!

"Jessica was absolutely instrumental in preparing me for the big show. I was scared and concerned about all the different opinions I'd heard before I met Jessica, but after our very first meeting I had direction, strength, and excitement to enjoy the process from beginning to end. Jessica's calm nature and passion for her work made it easy for me to be the same. I became a different person, no longer fearing the last weeks of pregnancy and worrying about labor, but able to be calm and enjoy the time leading up to it. I felt empowered to ask my doctor questions, demand my preferences in the hospital, and ultimately felt like I had more time and energy to enjoy my son when he finally arrived. I am so grateful for the time I spent with Jessica when we decide to have another, I am definitely going to make sure she is there!"

Bobbie and Randal

"Since my mom didn't live in town, and my older sister had never had a baby, I knew I wanted someone else there who had given birth and knew what I was going through.  Having Jessica there was such a help.  It took some pressure off of Nathan, allowing him to be present for me the whole time.  Jessica's calm presence, gentle massages, and encouraging words throughout the process guided me to focus and relax as needed.  I am SO glad we met Jessica in time for her to have a part in making our daughter's birth a comfortable, natural experience."

Naomi and Nathan

Amanda and David

“Jessica held my hands through every contraction and also when the rough and unfriendly on-call doctor was stitching me up afterwards.  I'm relatively sure I broke most of her fingers but she didn't seem to mind and was a constant source of encouragement.  My decision to have an epidural was difficult and scary but she and Brandy were extremely supportive and explained the procedure to me.  They were both so calm and attentive that my husband felt comfortable leaving my side to go eat or talk to our family in the waiting area.  He never felt a diminished role in the delivery room and later told me that even though he wasn't thrilled with the idea of a doula at first, he was greatly relieved we had Jessica and Brandy there!  Jessica has a personality that's perfect for a doula; she's calm and supportive and funny--all things that I really needed during a long labor.  Even though I got a more complicated labor and delivery than what I planned on, I was able to remain present when my son was born and as a result I was able to bond with and breastfeed him right away. Having Jessica there was truly a blessing for my entire family!”