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"Definitely would recommend a doula to other dads (and have!) because it makes the whole experience less stressful to me!" DP
"Your subtle breathing with me throughout labor was the most helpful thing you did. It was a very quiet and effective way to get me to focus. I thought it was great." CM
"Just meeting and talking with you was very reassuring and comforting. And the printed materials you provided were helpful." JB
"Having professional labor support did exactly as I had hoped. It (you) supported both me and [my husband] and allowed us to feel like we were in charge. As a result, our birth experience was fantastic!" RR
"My basic recommendation to anyone would be to meet with several doulas and choose the one you find you 'click' with the best. Ultimately the relationship worked well because both [my wife] and I felt we could 'be ourselves' with you and rely on your direction, expertise, and humor. And ultimately that you were there to help us and to answer our questions, however silly or redundant." MF
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"It was wonderful having professional labor support. It provided a comfort level that we would not otherwise have had. I would highly recommend a doula. The doula brings so much knowledge about the labor and delivery process. This is knowledge that I did not have. Jeanette answered all of our questions along the way." BK |
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"Thank you for your invaluable guidance and support during this amazing time. You empowered us to make choices that turned out to be very positive for us. We can only hope that [our daughter's] life is as filled with cheering supporters and trusted friends as her birth was!" R and M
Jeanette, our rock star doula who needs no sleep and has more tricks in her bag than David Copperfield (though hers always seem to smell really good).
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"[My husband] was thrilled with having a doula and he thought you were excellent. He would strongly recommend them to other expectant dads because he really liked the idea of having of having someone there to support me and to reassure him that things that were happening were normal parts of labor....[My husband] and I really appreciated the hard work you put in with us at the birth. It was such a comfort to both of us having someone assist us with such knowledge, compassion, and integrity....you were superb and I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart." BC |
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"I was afraid that the class would just be for insurance purposes. I was VERY wrong! I had wanted to do the one day class, but [my wife] convinced me otherwise. I am so very glad that she did. We have both found your class to be extremely informative. We have enjoyed the energy and spirit that you ahve brought to the class. We will miss having this class as it has been a wonderful resource/sounding board for our questions and our experiences. Thank you so very much." JR
"Heartfelt thanks for all your support during my challenging pregnancy and through my labor and birth. I am so glad you were part of [my son's] entrance to the world." AG |
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| "I had some [complication] at 32 weeks and we called you right away. It helped to know that you were there to support us through whatever was going to happen. Also, we found that the baby was transverse breech and you gav eus exercises (which I did) and the baby immediately turned around. I could actually feel it!...I think having a doula helped me to be relaxed which in turn made the whole process a lot easier. Also, having you there helped to remind me all the things you taught us in class. The exercises, massage techniques, musci, and your calm voice added to the relaxed atmosphere that you created." NM |
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