"My
husband and I hired Amanda as our doula as one of many steps we took to
achieve a natural birth. She helped us to educate ourselves, helped us
to clarify what our preferences would be in a variety of situations,
and helped us prepare emotionally and mentally for the birth of our
daughter. When we found out at 37 weeks that our baby was breech,
Amanda helped us feel empowered and informed, and to see our options.
Ultimately, after various attempts to encourage our daughter to turn
had failed, Amanda joined us at the hospital for my Caesarean section
and was a great support for us at that difficult time. Despite not
having had the experience of a natural birth, Amanda's presence as our
doula was valuable and appreciated, and very positive part of our birth
experience". Jen S. of Jupiter, January 2008
"Tina, thank you so much for everything you did to help us have the birth we wanted. We could not have done it without you!' Heather and Adam Z., June 2008
We are so grateful for you. Tina, thank you for helping us welcome our baby girl! Tara and Chris M., July 2008
Testimonial by dad......
From
the time my wife's water broke until she gave birth to our daughter, 23
hours elapsed. Going into the birth, my wife's desire was for a natural
delivery. We expressed this very clearly to Jeni and our midwife.
Initially, because her water broke so early, it looked like we might
have to get a c-section, even though our child and my wife did not show
any signs of stress or complications. If we hadn't had Jeni on our side
early on, we probably would have been informed by the physician within
3 or 4 hours that a c-section was our only choice. Jeni informed us
that if things progress regularly there really would not be a need for
one. Jeni patiently waited with us from early in the morning
thoroughout the day as we waited for the contractions to progress,
which they did ever so slowly. Around 6 or 7 pm the contractions
started to come on more steadily. At this point, my wife began
exhibiting all the normal signs of labor; the magnitude and spectrum of
which I had not become fully aware. By this point, Jeni was not only
helping my wife but she was helping me (!) through this process.
Without a doubt, if Jeni was not with us (which surprisingly there
really isn't anyone there except you and your wife and a nurse who
comes and goes) I would have demanded a physician's attention and
probably called for an immediate c-section! :) She was quite simply our
savior in the delivery room. She has been through this before, so we
trusted her to talk us through the process and let all the natural
processes run their course. For the last several hours of labor, my
wife was only able to concentrate on everything that was happening with
her body and the instructions from Jeni. Not only did she help my
wife, but Jeni also coached me on how to help my wife during the labor.
She told me what I could do to help my wife with her labor. If she was
not there I would've had no idea how to be of assistance, especially
since my wife wasn't in any condition to tell me what to do. Everytime
my wife reached a new stage in the labor, Jeni would provide a
reassuring comment to us to let us know this was a good sign. Our labor
turned out to be somewhat lengthy but never at any stage was there any
abnormal stress on my wife or the baby. We trusted Jeni as we knew she
would point out if anything took a turn for the worse. She helped us
through the most intense stages of labor and gave me confidence that
everything was fine, even when my wife seemed at the end of her rope. My
wife and I gave birth to a beautiful girl at 3:30 am on August 26th!
Jeni was there to see this happen and help us bring this little girl
into the world. Jeni never waived and stayed with us through the entire
20+ hour delivery! For that we owe her so much, and can wholeheartedly
recommend her to anyone else! Randy S. of West Palm Beach. August 2009
"While Dennis was away at war, having a doula provided me with the comfort and support I needed. I would recommend Jeni and Tina to anyone". Kelly V. of Miami, August 2005
"Jeni was wonderful. She was so composed and especially great with
breathing techniques at the end of my birth. We loved having her share our experience". Mandi and Sean C. of Jupiter, November 2005
"Jeni, as we reflect back, we are often reminded of just how important
your partnership was to us before and during the birth of our son. You
are truly an angel to us and a credit to your calling". Karen G. and John H. of Jupiter, February 2006
"When I have my next baby, I will definitely use Tina again".
Melinda B. of Palm Beach, January 2006 "We did!" January
2007
"Jeni was amazing at our homebirth/waterbirth! She was everything to my husband and I. She helped me find my strength and courage when I thought it was lost. She empowered my husband to help, even though he thought he could not. I cannot imagine my birth to Rylan without Jeni. Jeni will have a place in our hearts and prayers forever. She is truly doing what God intended her to do... be a doula!. I will NEVER have another baby without Jeni being a part of it. Thank you". Kim G. of Lake Worth, August 2007
"My goal was to have a natural VBAC away from my doctors, family and home in Michigan. What seemed like an impossibly stressful situation, Jeni made perfect. She always had encouraging words and took the time to get to know me and my body. Her patience and love gave me a beautiful delivery of my daughter with every aspect of my vision. I wouldn't have changed a thing and I'm glad Jeni was able to share this with me and my husband. She is an angel that will forever be a part of my life". Jenny G.
of Michigan and Jupiter, January 2008
