I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jennifer! My wife and I are planning to travel to her all the way across the country for our next baby (she has moved away), that is how amazing she was! Jenn was our midwife through the whole fertility/home conception journey with all its ups and downs (anyone on that roller coaster understands!), when we finally conceived we just rolled right into prenatal care with her. I was worried about birth (my wife had a previous traumatic hospital birth) and all through our care Jenn took the time to explain every aspect of pregnancy, labs & tests, labor, birth, post partum - you name it - and encouraged us to do research and decide what was best for us.
I had a very long labor and felt so discouraged at many points, but Jenn was right there with us every step of the way. It's like she has a sixth sense on what to say to make you feel better at just that moment. Looking back, I don't know how she gave us so much support without falling asleep on her feet. If we needed space, she knew it, if I needed encouragement, firm words, a bite of food, a foot rub - whatever - she was like a miracle worker. After our little girl made an appearance, she needed some help to breathe, which should be scary but we felt so confident with Jenn that we just knew it would be fine. I also struggled with breast feeding, but with Jenn's help we both figured it out over a few weeks and are still going strong 6 months later!
This birth was so different from what my wife experienced, I cannot say enough how fabulous midwifery care is - it might seem expensive, but it is worth tenfold what you pay for you and your family to be treated so well. Every step of the process I knew I was in charge of my own body, we got to birth in just the way my wife and I envisioned in a loving and wholly supportive environment with a care provider we trusted and knew well. I wish everyone got a pregnancy journey like that - even with all the hard parts - looking back it was such a profound and pivotal time in my life, and I can only thank Jenn for that. She is so open, friendly, aware of your particular needs, gives you plenty of 'science-y' stuff if you want it, helps you make your own decisions and truly cares for your family. Also - she is not great at accepting praise and doesn't like to 'sell' herself so don't be surprised when she encourages you to talk to ALL the midwives and really find the person that is right for you - I believe she genuinely wants you to have that perfect connection - but I can vouch that most likely that perfect connection is with her so hire her! read more