After personally experiencing two radically different hospital births: the first one emergency caesarian and the second a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarian), I saw firsthand how unique every birth is, and what a crucial role my doula played in each birth. Also a sculptor, I now combine my artistic vision with my family-empowering heart and offer doula services with artistic components such as p
renatal art making and a drawing session of the family during the first week of birth. Some things hospital staff and my clients have said:
When my wife said she wanted a doula, I had my doubts about us needing one. But someone said a doula is like a wedding coordinator to a wedding: able to help you achieve your goals as well as deal with all the unknowns that arise. And on a scale of 1-10, Jennifer was a 15!"
--Seth Rouggly, father
We were faced with some tough decisions concerning labor induction in our already high-risk pregnancy. Jennifer respected our doctor’s opinion as well as helping us think through the possible scenarios and weigh our options. We were then able to have an informed conversation with our doctor and decide together what was best for our son’s birth.
--Sara and Daniel Moncayo
Jennifer was extremely helpful in her labor support with our client. She has a very calm demeanor.
--Cathleen McKeon, Certified Nurse Midwife
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Baldwin Park, CA
