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There were a few unexpected curveballs with our son’s birth, but Jen was such a rock for us throughout the whole experience. As soon as I started feeling early labor signs (more than two weeks before my due date!) I called Jen. She was very reassuring and helped my husband and I come out of our denial that labor was really happening. We had planned to begin laboring at home, so once we knew we were in active labor Jen came over to our house and was very encouraging and helpful - hands on when I needed her to be and standing back when my husband and I were having our own moments of teamwork. Once we got to the hospital both our nurse and Jen helped us to recreate the same calming environment we had labored in at home. Jen continued to advocate for us, helped to provide counter pressure to my back when my husband needed a break, helped keep me cool with ice packs when I was burning up during transitional labor, and even helped me feel calm while pushing as she and my nurse walked me through how to push (we missed that part of our birthing class since our son decided to surprise us early). Jen was incredible and I highly recommend her services as a Doula! She was truly a rock for us when it felt like there were so many unknowns going on around us, and she helped me to stay calm and at peace. I can not say thank you enough for helping to make that day such a beautiful and special day for our family!
"Where were you for the first two kids?" My Husband asked Jen after the birth of our 3rd baby in May. I think that statement sums it up!
Having Jen as a doula with this baby was a game changer. She advocated for my wants and desires during my hospital birth. The nurse was in and out it so was nice to have someone there by my side giving my back counter pressure (with my awful back labor) using essential oils, giving position recommendations, massage, heating pads and cold wash cloths to ease the pain of labor. She knew what I needed when I didn't know what I needed. My labor and delivery nurse didn't seem to be "on my team" (though it may have been that had too many patients that day) Nonetheless, that made it especially important to have someone there dedicated to me, who was knowledgeable and actually helpful.
The support Jen gave me took the pressure off of my husband and really allowed him to enjoy the whole process as well. Throughout the pregnancy Jen was always available to give advice and suggestions on how to tone the uterus for birth, help ease my back pain from pregnancy and how to help naturally induce labor during the last week of my pregnancy. I was so grateful to have Jen as my doula for my natural hospital birth.
I would highly recommend using a Jen as a doula! ( Clearly so would my husband!)
​-Kacey O. 
We absolutely loved having Jennifer as our Doula! I called Jennifer when I went into labor and she immediately came be with me. Upon arriving, she took initiative to figure out what I needed and seemed to know exactly how to approach me and work with me so that I never felt overwhelmed or unsure. She would sit back when I needed space and would swoop in at just the right time to offer support and encouragement. It seemed as if she was always one step ahead of me, and knew exactly what I needed before I even knew. She worked hard to massage my back, provide ice and heat, and give me tips on positioning and breathing techniques to help ease discomfort. Jennifer has a strong, but calming presence and made my natural and unmedicated birthing experience go smoothly. Jennifer empowered and encouraged me. She is patient and wise. Jennifer interacted with the hospital staff with the utmost professionalism, while also advocating on my behalf.  Jennifer was an enormous blessing for me and my husband, and we are forever grateful for her presence on that magical day!
​-Kathrine A. 
This was our first baby, and I was obviously nervous and found myself knee-deep in pregnancy blogs and books. Having Jennifer really helped to navigate my desire for a natural birth in a hospital setting and prep for the big event during pregnancy. We chose Jennifer because my husband wanted to be as involved as he could be, but I also knew I wanted someone to lean on so there wasn’t too much pressure on him, or to give him a break when needed. Jennifer was very clear that she wanted to ensure her involvement was not in place of my husband—her role was to support the two of us’ teamwork which was so important to us. On the day of my daughter’s arrival, she did just that: constant support that was at the same time, not intrusive or overbearing. We endured a long, complicated birth and having her there to provide extra support as we stayed up all night into the next evening was so helpful when it came to staying focused and positive through the whole thing. Even as my birth plan and goals for a natural birth went out the window, she assured me every step of the way as we discussed options with my midwives. Despite many left turns, Jennifer helped me remain confident and focused throughout the process and I could not have been happier with my completed team with her by our side through the whole experience. Thank you, again for sticking it out for 24 hours straight!!
-Erica, Spenser, and Scout
The silver lining.
That is what Jennifer was for us.
We had planned to welcome our little girl into the world at Baby + Co. having a completely natural, hopefully water birth. Finding out at 37 weeks that little one was breech however flipped our plans upside down.
We knew if we were going to be in a hospital that we would need someone advocating for us for as natural a birth as possible. 
Jennifer was that and more. 
Meeting with her before hand and getting to know her gave me back the peace and excitement that I'd lost when I had to give up my plans for a birthing center birth. I knew that having a doula present would allow me to focus on getting my little girl out safely. Jennifer was very attentive during labor, offering counter pressure during contractions, hot packs, essential oils and more. 
When it came time to push she was a great, much needed, cheerleader. I had already planned an unmedicated birth, but I had not anticipated the intensity of a less than 5 hour labor including over an hour of pushing. I found myself wanting to give up, but Jennifer was there to remind me what I really wanted and how desperately I wanted to avoid a c-section.
It wasn't the birthing center water birth I had planned on, but Jennifer truly was the silver lining to our unmedicated hospital breech delivery.
-Leah, Aaron, and Gemma