Client Testimonials

  • "I'm so grateful for Janelle's positive and calm presence throughout my pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum journey. Having had a 49 hour challenging labor with with my first child, I was anxious as my due date approached with the second. Janelle helped me process my feelings and fears and assured me that I could tackle whatever came my way, and that despite my "advanced maternal age" and exhausting pregnancy, my body would be strong and ready. Amazingly she also had a sixth sense and would text me unprompted with support and encouragement on days when I was feeling overwhelmed. When the time came, she met us at the hospital and gave counter pressure for hours and worked with the midwives as we tried different positions. She was a reliable, steady hand in the process and I was so happy to have her in the room throughout the process. To my great relief, this labor and delivery was much faster (7 hours start to finish) and smoother than the first. Thank you Janelle!"

    — M & D

  • "Working with Janelle was the best decision my husband and I made for the birth of our baby girl. As first time parents, we wanted to feel as prepared as possible by understanding what we should expect in labor and delivery as well as having someone available to advocate for the low intervention birth preferences we desired. We instantly connected with Janelle's calming demeanor and we both appreciated her straight-forward education. Leading up to delivery, she really took the time to understand each of us individually as well as our dymnamic as a couple. This made all the difference during labor as she knew the perfect way to support myself and my husband. One of the most underated services Janelle provides is her postpartum visit. Taking the time to process our birth story with her was such a fun and healing experience. We are so grateful for the physical, mental, and emotional support Janelle provided us and we will absolutely be enlisting her help with any and all future births."

    — T & B

  • "My husband and I debated whether or not we wanted a birth doula for a while but then we met Janelle and after our initial call immediately knew we wanted her to be our doula. Her warmth, kindness, and passion for helping women was so apparent we had to have her on our birthing team. She was with us every step of the way, always just a text or a call if we needed anything. I had a lot of false alarms and Janelle helped talk me through it and kept me calm. As a first time Mom, having that coach really made a difference in my experience. I definitely do not think our birth would have gone as smoothly without her advice and support. I'm so thankful we had her as part of our team and would encourage anyone on the fence about hiring a doula to meet with Janelle! "

    — N & E

  • "Janelle was absolutely incredible as our doula. Both my husband and I have no idea what we would have done without her and we recommend doula services to everyone who is expecting. Janelle was personable and extremely patient and kind, especially during the crazy of laboring. She was respectful of all our birth preferences even when they changed in the middle of labor and delivery. I felt like I had a good friend with me during the experience and she was also very professional. My favorite moments were during the post partum visit. She was so supportive during that time and we got to hang out for a while and laugh. She has a true passion for helping others. Everyone needs a Janelle in their life."

    — R & B

  • “We had a wonderful experience working with Janelle as our doula. As first time parents, we had a decent amount of anxiety surrounding birth and postpartum care. Janelle provided wonderful support to make our experience great. In addition to having expertise about birth, she also brought a calming, supportive and nonjudgmental temperament. Janelle has been an excellent advocate for us - both during the birth and afterward. She continues to be a resource for us. If we have another child, we will definitely work with Janelle again. We absolutely recommend her to others.”

    — S & M

  • “Where do I start? Janelle is a beautiful and sweet soul. She was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. My partner and I were very nervous becoming first time parents and Janelle took all of that nervous energy away. She took her time to explain things to us and insisted if we had any questions to please ask her. During my labor and delivery she was very present and very hands on. We are beyond thankful for Janelle and her services. I will definitely be using Janelle in the future to assist with brining life into this world. She's a blessing in every way and we are beyond thankful!"

    — K & M

  • "My husband and I were sent in for an induction during a routine appointment. The induction process lasted almost three days, and I ended up giving birth by C-section. Given the sudden change in our birth plan, the whole birth process was filled with uncertainty and unknowns. Janelle helped us through each step, and was a source of positivity and strength we needed to get through the process. I'll forever be grateful for the care she showed me, and the support she gave my husband during the birth of our daughter!"

    — S & B

  • "Janelle is the best! Being a first time mom and having an unplanned pregnancy, I has terrified of the whole process. I would get panic attacks just thinking of my labor and delivery. Meeting Janelle and acquiring her doula services was heavenly sent.  Each time I had a worrisome thought  that would make my mind race (no matter how silly or late), Janelle  would educate me on the matter and it would ease my mind. I swear she has doula super powers that melt the worries away. Janelle is very knowledgeable, passionate, professional, caring, warm, kind, and patient. When it came down to the delivery (which was a c - section resulting from a 2 and a half day emergency induction) Janelle was there with me through the hardest times. She is an angel and I could have not gone through those moments without her! Having Janelle by my side made all the difference in the world. Janelle went above and beyond to make that chaotic birthing experience as comfortable as possible. One of my favorite memories of my labor and delivery was when Janelle physically transformed the hospital room by putting up string lights, flameless candles, dimming the lights, having soothing diffuser smells and affirmation quotes around me. The hospital room became homey and created a peaceful mood. This may seem trivial; but when you are in a state of pain, anxiety and uncertainty, the transformation of your environment can put you in a better place mentally and help you transcend to happier reality. Janelle also was very strong advocate for me. When my medical team wanted to proceed with something non medical I was not very comfortable with, Janelle let me know that I had choices that I was important, not just a number. She empowered me and showed me that this birthing experience was about me, no one else. After labor, Janelle was still in touch with me and cared about my little one and my recovery. I could not be more blessed to have Janelle as my doula."

    — I & C