Working with Jocelyn was absolutely wonderful! She has a great attitude and uplifting spirit that was crucial for labor and delivery. She kept us going every step of the way with advice, guidance, and humor, even when our plan for birth took a turn that was out of our control. She was such a rock for us when there were complications with our birth and I don't think that we would have come out of that experience feeling as good as we do if it weren't for Jocelyn. She always made sure that our needs and requests were being met and she advocated for us when it was needed. For first time parents, it was exactly what we needed. I would highly recommend to anyone considering a doula to work with Jocelyn! read more

Can't recommend Jocelyn to enough of my friends!! As soon as I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted someone on my side when I delivered in a hospital setting- to advocate for me, explain the labor process to me, and help me during such wild process. I didn't have the best experience with my ob clinic but I knew having Jocelyn help me during labor would make all the difference and it did! My labor was crazy fast and we powered through it together! Knowing I had Jocelyn by my side gave a lot of peace to me and my husband. read more

I'm so glad we found Jocelyn! I'm a first time mom and I was interested in a natural, physiological birth because I believe birth is a natural event before it is a medical one. I had learned how important doulas are when it comes to supporting a physiological birth, the mother's mental and emotional health, and advocating for the mother's interests in a hospital setting which juggles many interests in addition to that of the mother's. Jocelyn not only went above and beyond everything we had hoped for in a doula, but she made us feel extremely cared for through the end of my pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum. We had so much peace of mind because we felt like we could fully trust her birthing wisdom, intuition, and guidance. I was able to have a very successful labor because of her. There were several moments throughout labor where I would have been confused, unsure, stalled out, and possibly would have agreed to the "cascade of interventions" if it were not for Jocelyn continually guiding us, reassuring us, and making sure I stayed calm and relaxed. My husband and I feel that she made all the difference in us getting so many positives out our birth story. read more

I couldn't more highly recommend Jocelyn; she was a Godsend to us. I am so grateful for her calming presence and encouragement throughout my pregnancy and birth experience. She was supportive of us and our decisions and affirming to me when I struggled in my anxiety. My husband and I agree that our son's birth would not have been as great as it was without Jocelyn's presence and expertise as a doula. I would certainly work with her again and am recommending her to everyone I know. read more

I had the pleasure of having Jocelyn as my doula for my second child's birth. I had an epidural with my first daughter, and I was really hoping to have a natural birth the second time around. Jocelyn did an exceptional job helping me accomplish this. She was extremely knowledgeable in answering our questions during our prenatal visits and made us feel comfortable putting such a precious moment in her hands. Throughout my 18+ hour labor process she encouraged me, helped coach with techniques like spinning babies, used resources like her TENS unit/the birthing ball, and even encouraged me to pump in order to speed up the contractions. She also sat next to me as I labored for lengthy periods of time in the tub. She put cool wash cloths on my head, encouraged me to drink water/eat, and made sure I was being advocated for. I felt like she knew exactly what I needed at the perfect time. If something wasn't working, she was quick to find a way for it to work or think of something new. My husband really enjoyed having someone there who could coach him throughout the process as well. Jocelyn truly went above and beyond. She even managed to take pictures for us. I know for certain I would not have been able to accomplish a natural birth without her. She is such an inviting, caring, and sweet individual. I would highly recommend her to any pregnant momma. read more