Testimonials

"The mental relaxation techniques we used together helped me to focus and meditate during the contractions, I only pushed for 30 minutes."
"Having Joyce Ann with us as our doula made our birthing experience truly sacred and memorable. She tended to me and my husband in such caring and tender ways. She listened beyond words and wrapped me in the warmest, most comfortable cocoon prior to the birth, helping me to gather strength for the delivery."
"Knowledge is power and knowing what to expect and having Ann there to explain things really helped me deal with all those “unexpected’s.”"
"During labor we used massage, music, aromatherapy, it was just what I wanted."
"Ann was wonderful, an amazing experience! She helped my daughter and all of us so much. She was so reassuring and helped us know how to help. I’m deeply grateful."
Joyce Ann’s soothing voice of encouragement helped me ease through transition to a joyful birth."
"Ann made everything feel so at ease. I would recommend her for anyone that wants to have a smooth delivery!"
"To experience the birth process by having Joyce Ann there, endlessly reassuring that you are in control is priceless."
"What Ann did for me was incredible. It’s definitely her calling ~ like a ministry. I’ll always be grateful for this experience and for her help in making it so beautiful."
"oyce Ann not only took great care of me during labor, but also my husband."
"Ann is incredible… I honestly think that I couldn’t have done it (give birth) the way I wanted to with out her help and existence! She’s amazing and a great resource for a pregnant woman and a great friend, too."
"I cannot imagine how difficult this labor would have been had Joyce Ann not been there to guide my wife and I through the birth experience. Her timely relief and support for me was invaluable. She was our life line of safety to cling to."
"Ann was wonderful during our birth experience. One of my favorite things she did for us was write our “Birth Story” to have as a memory. She captured every detail! She is a fantastic doula – may she continue to bless lots of births!"