Testimonials

“Giving birth should be your greatest accomplishment, not your greatest fear."  J. Weideman

"Jill acted with immense care as our Doula. She provided my husband and me with support throughout our pregnancy and was always there to offer advice and answer questions. We really appreciated her knowledge and willingness to help us. At our birth, Jill was amazing. She assisted with my breathing and helped me manage the pain of each of my contractions. One of the things that I appreciated most was the advice and tips she offered my husband. He was more actively involved in helping me work through labour because Jill showed him different techniques that he could try. I can't imagine going through labour without her and feel completely blessed to have had Jill present at our daughter's birth. I would not hesitate to recommend her."

-Anna
Richmond, BC

"Jill was our Doula at our first birth and we couldn't have asked for a better person to be with us throughout our experience. She made sure that my both me and my partner were comfortable and supported during our labour at home and at the hospital. Through her calm presence and great advice we were able to stay relaxed and positive. Jill also took excellent care of us immediately after the birth - taking care of the details that made sure we had the maximum opportunity to connect to our beautiful new daughter. I can't say enough positive things about having Jill as our Doula; she made our birth an amazing and wonderful event."

-Kristin & Benji
Vancouver, BC

 "Jill was exceptionally professional and is a true credit to her profession. Insofar as that profession is concerned, I can honestly say that I cannot imagine anyone endeavouring to go through labour without the assistance of a Doula. They provide what I view as an essential service during the course of childbirth. For example, Jill readily provided effective pain-management advice to my wife at precisely the right moments, and I must confess that I'm sure that I would have been unable to provide the same. She was both proactive and appropriately reactive, and while she was very hands-on, I never for a moment felt like she was interfering in the least. She also provided some invaluable information in advance of the delivery at our home, which gave me a fairly good idea of what to expect when my wife went into labour. In sum, no one ought to give birth without the help of a Doula and Jill is an amazing Doula."

-Nick
Richmond, BC

"Having Jill be a part of the birth of our daughter was an honour. Although we were both prepared, and had the support of our family and the midwife, I believe Jill was a determinant factor in us having a successful birth experience - continuity from positive discussions beforehand, through a long labour, to postpartum questions.  Jill is a very warm, gentle person, and also someone who can handle a stressful situation in a calm, steady way. She was a rock for us throughout labour, and beyond; very focused, very empathetic, very supportive without being at all pushy or flaky.  She asked all the right questions at the right time, and I would unhesitatingly recommend her to anyone who is looking for some objective, independent, sane support through the crazy time that is birth."

-Jonathan
Vancouver, BC

"From the moment we met Jill at our home and then again at the front door of the hospital, she made a profound impact on our experience of the birth of our son. Her combination of deep knowledge with enormous intuition and empathy make her a perfect guide through an overwhelming time. Jill sat with me in the hospital hallway in the middle of the night while the doctors prepared my wife for her unexpected c-section. In those few moments, as she reassured me and answered my anxious questions, Jill earned my lifelong appreciation. And that was but one small part of her role. I would not let a friend give birth without Jill at her side."

-Mitchell
Vancouver, BC

 "I cannot express how grateful I am to have had Jill as my support during the birth of my daughter. This was my first pregnancy and I really didn’t know what to expect. Jill proved to be an invaluable resource to me and to my family.  Right from the outset where she knew how to ask all of the right questions to help us arrive at a clear idea of what kind of birth experience we wanted, to my labour where Jill’s warm and gentle yet assertive encouragement kept me focused, in the moment and able to carry on when I didn’t think I could, through to our postpartum experience where her support for us continued, Jill clearly demonstrated her gift as a Doula. She was warm, caring, down-to-earth and smart. We felt honoured to have had her be a part of our daughter’s birth. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jill to anyone looking for that invaluable bit of extra support to help get them through the intense and wonderful experience that is childbirth. It is my hope that if I am lucky enough to have any more children, that I will also be lucky enough to have Jill as my Doula once again."

-Lori
Vancouver, BC

"I consider Jill not only my doula but a true friend. When my water broke in the early morning, she was the first person I called. Her warm and calm voice on the other end of the phone was just the beginning of how the labour and delivery were going to go. She was by our side from then on, guiding me through all the stages and helping me feel comfortable making my own informed decisions. I truly felt like this was a birth I was in control of and think back on it with fond memories - this was all due to Jill. Jill was an amazing help and support to my partner who comes from a culture where men are not present at births. He was amazing when I was going through my contractions,but nervous about my C-section and taking care of my little boy while I was recovering from surgery. Without Jill, I don't think he would have been so able to do all of this. I will never forget what Jill said to me when I learned that I had to have a C-section. She knew that I wanted to have a natural birth and when the doctor suggested having a C-section, Jill said "remember, you're still birthing your child." That meant, and still means the world to me. I would highly recommend Jill as a doula and would definitely have her at my next birth (if I go through it again)."

-Tasneem
Vancouver, BC

"Jill is such an open and warm woman and mother. She clearly has found her calling, working with expecting families. I confidently recommend her Doula services and know every family she joins will be blessed to have her accompanying them along their journey."

-Jennifer-Lee Koble,
Dancing Star Birth