Prior to this experience, I did not know a doula was available to new expecting parents. Janae was well trained, professional and available to any questions we had. She provided continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to us before, during, and shortly after childbirth to ensure a safe, empowering experience. Janae offered comfort techniques, advocacy, and guidance, which was very important to us. Janae's services also included postpartum support. I highly recommend her services to new expecting parents. She brought me and my wife comfort, confidence, a safe place for birthing our beautiful daughter. We couldnt of had such a wonderful experience without her. We are so Grateful and thankful to of had her by our side. Thanks Janae, we adore you!!! read more

Janae was such a calming and guiding presence through my pregnancy and labor/delivery! My husband and I are first time parents, and I knew I wanted a doula to guide us through the pregnancy/delivery/postpartum, and help advocate for me in the delivery room if needed. From the moment I met Janae I felt at ease and in good hands! She has been so kind and knowledgeable throughout this journey, directly giving us the tools and information we needed to prepare. This saved us some of the mental energy and stress that comes with the overwhelming amount of information you can get during pregnancy. She was also responsive, especially during the last few weeks of my pregnancy (when I was overdue and almost induced) and into my initial contractions at home. I also want to note that Janae was very COVID conscious, continuing to mask every time we met and in the delivery room, which was important to us and greatly appreciated! My labor and delivery ended up happening very quickly, but having Janae there throughout (whether on the phone or in person in the delivery room) brought me and my husband comfort that all was going to be ok even when things felt overwhelming (and painful!). I really enjoyed having her there to chat with and guide me through different positions as I got my epidural, rested, and waited to dilate. I especially appreciated her support in the immediate postpartum, where I was able to text her as I struggled with breastfeeding, and at our postpartum home visit where she continued to offer emotional support as I adjust to feeding my newborn and other issues. I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed working with Janae - I highly recommend her and will definitely want her by my side if we have more kids in the future! read more

Janae was our doula for the birth of our first child. We have Kaiser and since they recently approved reimbursement of doula services, we were excited to find Janae and discover she was open and available to working with us! Janae is a warm and extremely knowledgeable person to have in your corner entering into the birthing experience. She let me and my husband share our preferences for our birth and gave us information and validation with no judgment or bias attached. She really made us feel confident going into labor knowing that she knew our preferences and had our backs when things didn't quite go to plan. Also, she's very familiar with a lot of the staff at the kaiser locations. That made me feel comfortable, as well, because she was going in as, most likely, a known team member, not as a stranger to the hospital staff. I'd highly recommend booking with Janae :) read more

Janae has a warm and inviting presence that immediately drew me in from our first meeting. She made me feel heard and that she understood the heart of the birthing experience and support I was hoping to have. The prenatal visit was insightful and practical. I will never forget seeing what 10cm looks like in real life! Of course I went into labor in the middle of the night, and Janae was attentive and responsive. She was calm and supportive throughout labor and made helpful suggestions to the nursing staff to advocate and move things along when labor stalled. The nursing staff mentioned to me multiple times how impressed they were with Janae. While I greatly appreciate her care prenatal and during labor, what stays with me most is debriefing with her during the postpartum visit. I love that she made space to help process the birthing experience and reflect on what did and didn't work. Janae is a person of integrity, which I don't take lightly. She is intuitive, experienced, communicates clearly, emotionally intelligent and does what she says she will do. And on top of all that, we were able to joke and laugh together! Overall a great fit, and I am deeply grateful for her. Thank you, Janae! read more

I was on the fence about whether to hire a doula for my first birth, but working with Janae was the best decision I made. Not only is she extremely calming and confident, but I underestimated how valuable her guidance would be not only for my unexpected emergency induction, but also before and after my birthing experience. She gave me the tools I needed to feel confident to push back on an even earlier induction and to be as mobile as possible during my labor, despite being hooked up to an IV. She also helped guide me through different options for how to encourage my breech baby to flip beforehand. The counter pressure and comfort measures she taught my partner and I helped me avoid an epidural as well as having the hospital break my water. All her guidance - by phone and an in person - was invaluable. Having someone like Janae who I could trust walk us through the birthing process relieved so much stress with all the information on the internet. What set Janae apart from the many other doulas I interviewed is that even though she may have disagreed with some of my hospital's practices, she did not try to stoke distrust of the hospital, which would have created additional anxiety for me. I vetted every medical intervention suggested by the doctor and nurses by her, and when she disagreed, she was very gentle and constructive about how I could ask for alternatives. She worked really well with hospital staff and I felt like the nurses and doctors were more hesitant to suggest unnecessary interventions because she was there. Janae is a valuable educator and advocate. Nobody else in the room- not the nurses, nor my very supportive and informed partner- could have played the role she did. Lastly, I believe strongly that my breastfeeding got off to a strong start because of her recommendation for me to start expressing colostrum before my birth and educating me on basics to establish my milk supply that were not available from most resources I sought out. How my labor played out has had such a huge impact on my physical recovery, postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, and relationship to my baby. I highly recommend working with Janae! read more

Janae was recommended to us by my wife's friend. She delivered beyond expectation We are probably a difficult profile of client: - we didn't know how our delivery experience would go since we are first-time parents - we needed someone who would be rigorous in their advice because we are obsessively data-driven Janae was very comfortable with both the research aspect and with practical advice. First she is extremely knowledgeable about the birthing process, the practices of various hospitals in the Bay Area, and tips/tricks. She helped us anticipate multiple steps ahead. she created a planning for us and helped us think about things to take care of, the options available, how to assess each option etc. She offered to visit us at home, at the hospital and on site and made us feel comfortable to ask questions. She has significant experience but doesn't impose herself. She always made us comfortable to decide without deciding for us. She also made herself available on short notice and with great flexibility. We went for a routine check at the hospital and were told that we would have an emergency delivery 1 month before due date and called Janae in panic at 1am, desperate but fully expecting she would be asleep. she not only picked up but actually drove 40 min to come spend the evening with us. Then delivery was rescheduled. she left around noon and when we called her at 9pm, she came right back. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Janae! read more

Cannot recommend Janae enough. Her expertise was evident from the first meeting. But what sold us was her calming presence. I was a ball of nerves when I first met with her as I was embarking on my first pregnancy. And she was able to soothe a lot of our concerns and even empower us to really personalize the birthing experience for us. Her care and attention extended from prenatal, labor/delivery and even immediate postpartum. I had a bit of rough start to breastfeeding but Janae was able to counsel us on how to navigate with our healthcare providers and even connected us to a lactation consultant that has put us back on the right path. xoxo read more

This is an extremely overdue review, as it's been almost two years since giving birth, but wanted to chime in with the other glowing reviews to share my highest recommendation and praises for Janae and her support as our doula! Her guidance and knowledge re: pregnancy and varied birthing experiences gave me all the confidence to approach my own birthing process with an open mind, and ultimately have a wonderful delivery at Highland Hospital. Gratitude has only grown over time for Janae's expertise and insights re: Bay Area hospital dynamics.. It is an indispensable gift to reflect on my birthing experience with such fondness. I highly recommend Janae as an essential role of any prospective birthing team! read more

Janae is an incredible doula and I'm so glad to have had her guidance and support throughout my pregnancy and labor. Hiring a doula is such an important decision and from our first meeting, I knew Janae and I would work well together. She was so warm, knowledgeable, and patient with my many questions. Janae was also very responsive and communicative. When I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was navigating difficulties with my provider, Janae made herself available to speak with me over the phone and provided a calm presence during a stressful time. My labor was long and eventful, but I never felt alone. From the moment she arrived to meet us at the hospital until our baby was born, Janae was by our side every step of the way. She showed me different laboring positions, provided counterpressure and different techniques to manage contractions, guided my husband on how to support me, and helped me advocate for myself to the nursing staff. Through the ups and downs of labor, we felt so cared for by Janae and I truly could not have had such an empowering birth without her there. I'm also so grateful for the lovely conversations we had and the hearty laughs we shared. I highly recommend Janae as a doula. She is extremely knowledgeable, reliable, communicative, and warm-you will be in great hands with Janae by your side. Thank you so much for everything you did for us, Janae!! read more

Janae is a gem! She played such a key role in our pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience and we'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula - do yourself a favor and work with her! After going through such an intimate journey with her, Janae is someone I will always have fond memories of for the rest of my life. My husband and I immediately got a positive vibe from Janae during our consultation - she makes you feel comfortable, confident and also brings a really open-minded and non-judgmental approach to how she works. During the pregnancy, she was available for support, advice and guidance and we got so much out of our 2 prenatal sessions with her. The first session was a virtual one and then she came to our home for the second session where she went over a ton of helpful information to prep us for birth. I ultimately had a really positive birth experience, even though there were unexpected twists, turns and even changes of plans from my original birth preferences. I'm convinced that my experience wouldn't have been as positive without Janae's support in the L&D room at CPMC Van Ness. She played a key role in supporting me and my husband, and she also complemented the energy of the L&D nurses and OB in the room really well. She brought her bag of magic doula tricks and had various comfort measures to help me through labor (my favorite thing was the little packs of honey she fed me!) A few days after birth, she came to our home again and provided me with a ton of postpartum support and breastfeeding advice, including things to look out for regarding postpartum anxiety and depression. She also helped us recount the birth experience. Thank you again Janae for being there for us on this journey! We are forever grateful. read more

Doula'd by Janae - Doulas Near Me

This review is long overdue. I hired Janae in March 2021, and she was my birth doula for my son's birth in May 2021. Janae was my birth doula. I am a first time mother, and as a black woman, it was important for me to have woman of color (specifically, a black woman) to be my doula. I was very aware of how black women were/are treated in healthcare, and I wanted someone to advocate for me and help me navigate this new journey. Janae was responsive via email, and I liked how her emails included a helpful, mindful quote. As the big day got closer, she gave tips about eating dates and raspberry leaf tea to soften my cervix. She encouraged the use of an exercise ball and cat max cow poses for stretching. She also taught me how to use a TENS unit. My birth plan included non-medicated vaginal delivery. I also did not want to be induced. However, my son was a week late and I had very low amniotic fluid. It was strongly recommended that I be induced. Janae was very calm and told me how to advocate for myself during this time. Texting and chatting with her aloud me to stay calm. Janae was on standby via text, and when it was go-time, my husband text her, and she was at the hospital in under an hour. When my contractions came, she reminded me to breathe and not tense up; she truly helped me persevere and power through! Hiring a birth doula was something I'd do all over again. Janae is knowledgeable, patient, caring, and all-around awesome. I'm glad she was my doula. read more

This review feels long overdue for Janae. I hired Janae to be my doula for my first pregnancy (baby born Jan 2024). I interview a few doulas before picking Janae, but I knew within the first 30 seconds of talking to Janae she would be the right fit for me. Janae is an incredible calming presence that makes you feel like you are in good hands immediately. We met a few times virtually and in person leading up to the birth and also came to my home after the birth, and she was there by my side during labor and delivery in the hospital. Janae was very physically helpful during labor (helping me get comfortable, holding my body when I was puking, reminding me to breathe) and also emotionally supportive during the more "chill" times after I opted for the epidural. I will absolutely hire Janae again when we have another baby. Thank you so much Janae for making the most important day of my life as special as it was. read more

I'm a first time Dad and leading up to the birth was stressful! I wanted to support my wife as much as possible, and I knew that I was uninformed about the birth process, both in general and at UCSF Mission Bay. I was excited to hire a doula (they statistically improve birth outcomes), but I knew that it'd be tricky to find the right fit for us. We could tell right away that Janae was the right doula for us. My wife and I are evidence based decision makers, and we didn't want a lot of things that other doulas were offering. Janae had the perfect supportive presence, but never pushed anything on us -- instead giving us positive affirmation and clear information. Janae empowered us to make good decisions, and was always deeply grounded. Before the birth Janae taught us several techniques and labor positions to help my wife labor. I knew that I could provide my wife with support, but I also knew that someone with Janae's experience could provide something we couldn't bring on our own: the confidence that comes from experience. Early labor was confusing and stressful. My wife labored at home for 24 hours and hardly dilated during that period. This was stressful and demoralizing, but Janae was with us via text and phone to help us stay afloat. Janae met up with us once we were admitted, and had worked with the labor and delivery nurse (Heidi) and they worked together as a support team. It was meaningful to me to be with my wife for each contraction, but I also was happy to have a great team that I trusted when I needed to step away and use the bathroom, order food, or rest up. The birth went amazingly, and exactly as hoped. This was also thanks to the whole team at UCSF, but we might have veered pretty far off of our initial birth plan without having the prep as well as real-time support from Janae. Post-partum, Janae came by and helped us find confidence in caring for our little one by answering a million questions from me, encouraging us to give ourselves grace, and to ensure we take my wife's post-partum rest seriously, no matter how good my wife was feeling. read more

Doula'd by Janae - Janae with us after right after the birth of our son. - Doulas Near Me

Janae (and her mom) were exceptional. Flexible, knowledgeable, patient and professional. We highly recommend them to anyone considering a doula, especially if you're looking for one that will advocate for women of color! read more

Janae is so wonderful and I trust her as she truly goes above and beyond with how she treats you and the care she provides. The coaching sessions up to the birth were very helpful in preparation and Janae really listens to all concerns and worries. I knew what to expect at birth and how to succeed. At the birth Janae was so helpful speaking up when I needed more pain medicine and making sure I used a peanut ball to get the medicine working. It was my first birth and she was so helpful encouraging me and helping my husband and I navigate. The birth turned out well and it was all thanks to Janae. read more

Janae was absolutely AMAZING. From our first phone call she made me feel confident about my pregnancy. She answered my questions before I asked them and made me comfortable asking questions I thought were silly. This was my first pregnancy and with the pandemic I was so overwhelmed and worried about everything. But she was always just a text away and offered a lot of reassurance. She offered her support from home when I started my labor and wanted to be alone. As the process continued (I labored for 88 hours) she came to our house and sat with me, breathed with me, and talked me through the pain. Once I finally went to the hospital she was checking up on me regularly and gave me such good advice about my complicated labor. I really felt like she had (and still has) my back. She's so supportive and sweet. We felt like she was a family member at the end of everything. I wish I'd called her earlier in my pregnancy (I was around 29 weeks when we connected) but I'll definitely reach out to her when I have more babies. Thanks for everything, read more

Doula'd by Janae - Janae came by the house after the baby was born to check on us. - Doulas Near Me

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While pregnant, I was undecided about going the unmedicated birth route. A friend shared her second birth experience and how she had an easy labor with the help of a doula. She then referred us to Janae. We met Janae for a consultation and easily felt comfortable and at ease with her. She explained the process very well and answered all of our questions. Logistics were great but the good vibes we got from Janae was the deciding factor. I mean, you have to really jive with someone who will be there supporting you through one of the most vulnerable moments in your life! Meeting Janae helped me solidify my decision to have an unmedicated birth with confidence. While waiting for baby's arrival, Janae constantly checked on us and answered any question or concern we have. She always gave helpful advice and input. Being my first pregnancy and also developing preeclampsia towards the end, I ended up having a long and complicated labor. With Janae's support and presence, we pulled through! She stayed with us through it all and definitely helped me stay calm and grounded. She also has plenty of tricks for natural pain management. She is very knowledgeable and helped us with certain decisions throughout my labor. I am so grateful to have had Janae with us through my pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery! read more

For our second child, we weren't sure if we wanted or needed a doula. We did it without one for our first child - why need it now? Eventually, we decided on trying it out and we are so happy Janae was available - it made a WORLD of difference! It started with a consultation and Janae really got our heads and hearts ready for the birth. She encouraged us, schooled us, and really asked us what we imagined this birth to be like. She was there for me from then on, I often texted her with my worries and questions about birth. During the birth - her presence was amazing! She not only coached my Mom and my husband, she also had a "magical bag of love" that helped me through each phase of labor - like a literal bag, with stuff that helped me cope with the pain. Even though we had gone through this before and took the classes, it was easy to forget all the things we had learned but Janae was there to guide us. I told Janae that I wanted to wait as long as possible to get an epidural, and with her support I was able to wait until I was 8 cm dilated, I was so close to labor I actually didn't even get the full dose! I don't think I could've done it without her. After giving birth (13 hours compared to about 30 hours with my first!) she was also there for me during recovery. Her mantras, advice and soothing voice were in my head as I tried my best to focus on my recovery while taking care of a newborn. I can go on and on how having Janae as our doula changed the game for us! Thanks Janae for your love, wisdom, and care! The Roque-Nidos love you! read more

I had an amazing experience with Janae! This was my husband and my first baby and we wanted as much support as possible. We had calls with a few doulas but we gravitated towards her judgement-free tone and experience. Through my pregnancy she was a level head with evidence based guidance. I loved how much I learned from her and how she empowered my husband to be an active participant in the journey. I gave birth at Kaiser Oakland during the pandemic and was lucky enough to have her calming presence in the room with me and my husband. Though I had prepared to receive an epidural, for many reasons it wasn't administered. After 10+ hours of labor I ended up having to pivot - mentally, physically and spiritually - to a non-numb birth. I didn't have the strength to do it on my own and am so thankful to have Janae coaching my husband and I through it. So grateful to have her on our team! We have a healthy baby girl and thank Janae for all her help. read more

I wasn't set on an unmedicated birth, but I knew I wanted to work with a doula because of the potentially lower C-section rates and having an advocate for unnecessary medical interventions. My spouse and I had spoken to a few other doulas when we were looking, and we decided to work with Janae because we felt she was experienced, we clicked with her, and she was a very clear communicator. I can easily get overwhelmed with information or choices, and I needed someone who could clearly lay out my options and pros/cons with no judgement. During my pregnancy, Janae regularly checked in after my OB appointments and answered questions we had about labor. She also made sure to cover postpartum care. One of the most reassuring things she said was to not worry about labor - that's what she was for - and to rechannel our energy towards making sure we had a postpartum plan. When I found out that I needed to get induced, Janae helped us prepare with options for natural induction and for intervention options that would be available to me at the hospital. She came to the hospital as soon as I was in active labor and immediately was a reassuring presence. She had showed us various comfort measures and labor/birth positions, so I was able to labor and birth the way I wanted knowing all of my options. She never once pushed me to try a different method or technique after seeing what was working for me. As a first time mama, the part where Janae's presence was the most valuable for me was during transition. It never occurred to me that the hospital staff wouldn't be around for the majority of labor and that it was on me to tell them when I needed to push before they would come back to the room. I was told to let them know when I "had the urge to bear down". Huh? How was I supposed to know what it felt like to "bear down"? Luckily, Janae was there and knew to call the nurses back in when I was showing signs of pushing, even though I wasn't sure if the urge to bear down was strong enough to warrant calling them back in. I somehow ended up going without pain meds, but I was about ready to throw in the towel at this point. I probably would have waited a lot longer to call the nurses back in had Janae not been there. Janae visited us a few days after delivery, and we were able to talk through the entire birth experience with her. She filled in a bunch of holes in my memory and told me about some of the amazing things that the hospital team did for me that I wouldn't have known otherwise. I found this visit to be so important - I didn't expect that I would be itching to talk about it and how cathartic it would feel. I felt really empowered with my birth experience, and Janae played a huge role in that. read more

Janae was such a great help during my pregnancy, labor, and early postpartum period. Even though my induction didn't go as planned and I ended up having a c-section, Janae made sure I was well informed throughout the process. She was such a great sounding board for me as I made choices about my L&D experience and I am so glad we were able to work together, even if I didn't have the childbirth experience I had expected. read more

As a healthcare provider, I cannot state enough how important a doula will be during your birth for both yourself and your partner. And if you are lucky, you can work with Janae! She supported me during my third pregnancy-- I wanted an unmedicated birth and she helped me achieve my goal. Janae has so much knowledge, experience and tools to help me during the pregnancy and birth, and was so responsive. She is a calming presence and I felt like I had a dear friend during my birth-- my husband also felt equally supported by her. During the intense moments of the labor, Janae guided me on breathing and distraction techniques. It was not easy and I honestly would not have had such a great experience without her help. My husband and I jokingly said that if they would only allow one support person, Janae would be it! She is a true gem and I only wish she were present with my first two births. read more

Janae was amazing, it's hard for me to really express how much she helped my wife and I in our son's birth. From our very first meeting with her, she has been an source of stability and calm and an unending well of knowledge an experience. Just as a small example, we have our insurance through Kaiser Permanente, and Janae was personally familiar with all of the local area hospitals, and was able to describe how each of them was different--which massively helped us figure out where to go on the big day. Janae was always easy to get in contact with, responsive by phone, email, and text. On the day my wife got induced, and the 50 hours between then and the birth, I don't think it would have been possible to make it through without Janae's support. Thank you Janae! -- A first-time dad read more

I am very late for this review but wanted to make sure I came back to show my support of Janae. I had my baby 7 months ago and booked Janae expecting a vaginal birth. I instead had a c-section but she was still able to support me so much postpartum while I recovered. She visited me twice after my birth and helped me learn how to do different things with my daughter. Most importantly, she helped me through my stubbornness and brought me and my family together. She helped me realize I could not do it all alone and had a serious talk with my family. Because of that, we grew closer and I received sooo much support. I could not have imagined getting through those early months without that help. Janae was a great resource and very helpful. Thank you for getting me through! read more

My husband and I recently worked with Janae for our first pregnancy. Janae was incredible and we knew she was the one to work with during our first meeting. Janae met with us over the course of our pregnancy journey 3 times to make sure we had all the information we needed to make an informed birth plan when our day came. Our son came 4 weeks early, and Janae was nothing short of incredible. She was available at all hours and walked us through the entire process of laboring at home. She came to us to help us labor and manage the pain of contractions holistically. When we got to the hospital I'd successfully labored to 8cm at home. When my husband text her to inform her of that I was being taken to the delivery room, she came to the hospital very quickly. She was exactly the support I needed and the encouragement to birth my son in an unplanned unmedicated delivery. She worked so well with the hospital staff and my doctor. Janae made a scary and nerve racking experience manageable. I can look back on this in awe that I did this and had incredible support to make it happen. I would absolutely work with Janae again. My husband (who was super skeptical about the value of a doula) really enjoyed and appreciated working with her also. He would absolutely recommend her to the non-birthing parent. Janae also came to the house after our son was born to check on us all and offer tips and tricks as we transitioned into parenthood with a newborn. Side note, she has a wealth of resources and connected me with someone who could do placenta encapsulation and gold plate my son's umbilical cord. Thank you so much Janae for everything! read more

This review is overdue! Both my husband and I are happy we hired Janae to be our birth doula. We hired Janae towards the end of my second trimester and I wish we would've done it earlier because she was a huge help. She was very responsive, kind, and easy to talk to. I was nervous about giving birth during a pandemic but Janae made sure to make us feel at ease. Janae was with me during my 3 days of labor. She's part of the reason why I had a positive birth experience. A lot of changes with vaccination and mask ordinances were happening close to my due date and Janae made sure to keep up with this information so we could be prepared. We recommend Janae 100% and would hire her again for baby #2. Thank you Janae for being an amazing doula! read more

I interviewed a few doulas for my first pregnancy, however, Janae gave me the feeling that I would be taken care of. Janae was able to answer all of the questions I had early on. Near the end of my pregnancy, I didn't have any questions, however, Janae would text to check on me and she attended my birthing center, mandatory class. Once I started having contractions early on I asked Janae to come and she was there, and she came back when I was in active labor. I had some complications and I needed to be transferred to the hospital Janae did not leave my side. She was there, she advocated and always asked me what I wanted to do. I can't thank her enough! There is so much more I can say honestly, however, if you are looking for a doula who will be there for you and listen to you, Janae is it! read more

Janae is amazing. Do yourself a favor and HIRE this woman. She is knowledgeable, caring and really know how to supports families through the most precious time in their life. She's very responsive and is an intuitive guide. She works as a perfect liaison between you and your doctor or midwife. Upholding your birth wishes and desires. You will not be sorry to have her on your side. Thank you Janae! read more

Janae has been an excellent addition to the months prior to birth, day of birth and post delivery. I struggled to know the intricacies of child birth and how to best support my wife during this incredible experience and Janae was always there to answer questions, provide tips and tricks, and bounce ideas off of when I was unsure. I've felt a lot more confident in the entire pregnancy experience having her around and I know my wife has as well. read more

Janae came to my house for a birth coaching session and she gave us fantastic tools that helped me through the quick birth of our daughter. We chose not to have her present during the birth since it was my second baby but she taught my husband and I how to advocate for our birth plan, legit breathing techniques, and she taught us how to use a tens machine (it was amazing!) While I decided that I wanted an unmedicated birth, she didn't push an agenda and educated me on a ton of scenarios and she helped me feel excited and empowered. On top of all that she was great with my husband . read more

It was so nice to work with Janae. She helped us feel prepared and confident for labor and delivery. During pregnancy, Janae was always available via phone if we had concerns. Although my labor didn't go as planned, Janae helped us reason through our options and helped us make decisions. She was very supportive during labor and helped my husband with comfort measures. The postpartum visit was also very helpful and she gave us great ideas. read more

My wife and I greatly appreciated Janae's guidance throughout our pregnancy journey. She gave us a lot of information but allowed us to make the decisions that were right for us. As a partner to a birthing person, it was particularly helpful for me to learn from her how I could best support and comfort my wife. It was wonderful to have her in our corner as we made decisions about whether to induce due to complications. We are first-time parents, so it was really valuable to have Janae as a sounding board. She let us know what to expect each step along the way during labor and was a calming presence during the delivery. It was great to reflect on the whole process with her afterward, and she was a great resource post-partum when my wife had some complications in her recovery. We highly recommend her! read more

Janae did an amazing job guiding both my parter and I throughout our entire pregnancy, labor and delivery of our 1st child! She was very caring, professional and informative. Bing that this was my 1st pregnancy of course there were so many questions and concerns I had and she was able to ease my mind and provide me with the emotional support he and I both needed. Janae did a great job making sure I had a natural, comfortable and stress free experience from the moment we checked into the hospital early Sunday morning till the moment I delivered my son. She even made sure I was okay after he was born as well. By staying with us in the delivery room as well as coming by to do a great postpartum appointment. What I loved the most about her was she also played a great role in making sure my family was supported during this process as well. We went over my birth plan and she also did a great job checking on my well being after my doctors appointments. My partner and I delivered our little boy on January 20th, and after having Janea around during this time we will definitely be reaching out to her when we are ready to have our second child in the near future.Thank you so much Janae !! read more