Praise

“My birth story is one of humble and happy transformation. My initial approach to pregnancy and birth was with the assumption that everything was already figured out, that I would just follow along medical guidance and everything would go as best it could.

I tossed out this whole approach, oddly alienating in retrospect, when Jen introduced me to resources that explored birth more deeply as a cultural experience. Books she introduced me to presented in depth historical and anthropological views, which helped me to understand the development of and decision making surrounding medical interventions and women’s experiences.

The result, over the course of working with Jen, was that I steadily moved into a more attuned state, embracing my experience as a state of health, letting go of fear, and rejecting the interpretation of pregnancy, labor and birth as pathological conditions that require intervention.

For the actual birth, my little babe came a week before due, and I was far from “ready”, yet found myself in a peaceful place of accepted readiness. I was prepared to be unprepared. In fact, during the earlier process of making a birth plan, I had put in a lot of thought about various details but decided on the plan of “no plan”. Looking back, I think this was an important process that allowed me to pre-process the uncertainty of what was to come.

My contractions started early in the morning as “hmm, what’s this?” Then within hours it became “oh, hello!”, then “bloody hell!” My husband called Jen, and she was truly our doula, very aware of how impactful relationships and communication are, especially on the day of birth! Jen is amazingly strong and was equipped to absorb and guide the fluctuating emotions of both of us. For my husband, she was a touchstone, an interpreter and guide through a brand new experience.

For me, I felt Jen was my representative, my connection to the world as I went deeper and deeper into an internal space. With her there, I didn’t have to listen to anyone or take instruction or even be aware of my surroundings. She was there so I didn’t have to be. This allowed me to just follow my body and embrace this whole new experience.

As a woman giving birth, no one can take your place. But Jen was my witness, my believer, and somehow without words or touch she was me when I couldn’t be, and I in turn was her with her strength and her determination.”

Jen was always punctual and is a very caring, trustworthy person with a strong work ethic. She is passionate about her profession and has a calming, positive energy that she brought into our home. She is not judgmental and is respectful and accommodating of your beliefs. She has a wealth of knowledge related to pregnancy, birth, managing the postpartum period, infants, older children, nutrition and much more that is invaluable.

I highly recommend Jen as a postpartum doula. It was such a great decision for us and really helped smooth our transition to a family of four.

“When I found out I was pregnant I knew I had to ask Jen to be my doula. After seeing the enlightened content she was posting on Facebook I reached out to her. This being my first pregnancy I was excited and also unknowing in what would transpire.

I am so grateful for Jen, for all that she helped me grapple with during my first pregnancy and birth. Her encouragement came from a grounded, knowledgeable place and helped to center me many times over.
Her caring yet strong support was perceptive, she really connected to me, my needs and concerns throughout my pregnancy. We built an awesome foundation through the guided visualizations she included and the sessions I had with her before my baby’s birth.

During the birthing process I was in a very primal state and she helped me through it with breathing techniques and the affirmations and touch that I needed to hear and feel.
The placenta capsules that she made for me have helped me tremendously and I feel great 3 weeks postpartum.

I felt supported, loved, strengthened and guided throughout pregnancy and birthing and that is something me and my family will carry as a lifelong thread. We feel blessed.
I highly recommend creating a divine birth plan with Jen and having her as a doula, she is ABSOLUTELY and divinely amazing!”

“From the beginning I felt at ease with Jen. I knew that she would best help support us with our birth plan. Jen provided not only amazing pain management during the birth but also the emotional support I needed. I had moments of doubt and she was there to remind me of my power. She was also a great support to my birth partner. Unfortunately, my baby had to be taken right away for suction and Jen reassured me that all was well with baby. She was also instrumental in our debrief after the birth and processing where the birth didn’t go the way we planned.”

“I am writing with belated thanks for the fantastic session we had together about a month ago. It was a terrific experience working with

you and I recalled on the images we surfaced during my labor to help me through the birth experience I wanted: medication free! I began feeling surges at 4:45am on November 16th. I stayed at home that day listening to my hypnobirthing affirmations and taking it easy.

My husband came home from work at 12 with lunch for me. By 2pm I was surging at the 5-1-1 rate so we decided to drive to the hospital

where my monatrice met us. There they checked my dilation and I was 4cm so they admitted me once a room was ready. I spent the time peacefully listening to calming music and affirmations. Although I had an IV for Group B, I was able to freely move and took advantage of that. I spent most of early labor squatting rocking and relaxing in the shower. Once I moved into active labor, the doctor informed my husband that the baby had rid herself of meconium in the womb so they began monitoring her more actively. I was no longer able to go into the shower but my husband and montarice did not voice concern to me. This allowed me to stay in a peaceful zone and focus on the surges. I talked to the baby often as I surged and conjured the image we ended our session with- of my husband, daughter and I “at home” in New Zealand. I also used imagery from the hypnobirthing class. 10 hours into my time at the hospital and it was time to breathe the baby down. I did this for 45 mins before she joined us in the world. During this time, I really harkened on the images we used. There was a complication: shoulder dysplasia which stressed my little one. As her heart rate dropped my doctor expressed concern and asked me to push off-surge. My husband coached me vigorously and we were able to bring her to us before a vacuum was needed. Thank goodness!

When she was born she let us know how scared she was. After crying for a few minutes, she fed and rested. We named her Noa — a feminist figure from Torah, which translates to “movement” in Hebrew. At birth Noa measured 19″ and weighed 7lbs 3 oz. We’ve been home now for a little over a week and are all very happy and healthy. She’s very alert , which is wonderful and feeding well. In fact at 8 days she already passed her birth weight.

I had a wonderful birthing experience. Although I didn’t have the vaginal birth that I was hoping for, I did have an uneventful planned C-section on November 16. At that time my daughter, Tamra, was still breech and it seemed like the safest route to take for everyone involved. She was born healthy and I felt great throughout the birth and healing process. Your hypnosis made me feel more at ease with the process and as a result, I didn’t feel the need for any fear or discomfort. Thank you again for your help!

I am so grateful to have discovered Jen through my process of healing and creating the life that I deeply desire to experience. She is an incredibly gifted intuitive and energy healer and has significantly assisted me in my process. I have received greater clarity and motivation, deeper Self-Awareness and more support on all levels of my Being through working with Jen than with any other Healer that I have worked with in the past. I highly recommend Jen’s services if you are truly ready to transform your life for the better.

Each time I worked with Jen she provided me with that sacred safe place to share my experience as a sexual abuse survivor which allowed me to not only be heard but become more healed. Through our many conversations Jen helped shine a light in all the areas of my life where I was being taken advantage of. She did it in a non judgmental way that was easy for me to identify just how much I needed to set boundaries and begin looking inward and start having my own back. I’ll never forget reaching out to her two years ago in one of my darkest moments and she simply said “ Kathy, take care of you, he will be fine .” and I’m so glad to say today, all these months later, I did do just that and she was EXACTLY right. Once you take care of you , you take your power back and the game changes and NO ONE can touch you. Jen helped get me here and I am forever grateful to her.

Jen is an incredible person and doula. I was scheduled to give birth at the Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, and after much research I came across her profile and website.

Jen has beautiful energy and offers the upmost support, kindness, and love throughout the entire pregnancy and birthing experience. She was so committed and passionate in making my experience a beautiful one. She has to be one of the most dedicated doulas I have ever met. She is extremely patient and understanding. She cares deeply about her clients and goes above and beyond to accommodate their individual needs. She guided me throughout the entire process helping me with the challenges that come up with pregnancy, preparing me mentally, physically, and spiritually for labor, and assisting me in my recovery and postpartum healing process. Much of our communication was virtual due to the pandemic, and I feel forever grateful that she helped me get through this pregnancy and labor during such difficult times.

Jen will help you and support you in every way she can. If it weren’t for her support, I would not have had such an amazing labor experience. It was truly magical. I highly recommend Jen to anyone who is expecting. She can assist you tremendously pre-labor and postpartum with all of the questions that come up being new parents, as well as alleviate many of the challenges that come during the recovery and postpartum stage.

“We were so lucky to have Jen as our postartum doula! She was easy going and I really felt that she wanted to help make life easier for us. She did our laundry, and did a ton of cooking (she was an amazing cook!), and was also just there when I needed someone to talk or cry to when things got overwhelming. While she was only in our lives for a few weeks, she made a lasting impression that will last a lifetime. I would highly recommend her!”