Hi I’m Jess! I am a wife to Cody, mom to five girls, and a Certified Birth Doula. I have worked for three years with families. Grace-filled Birth Doula Services was created out of my desire to see families supported, empowered and advocated for during their pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.
My day job is an Executive Director of a student center that services children, teens and young moms.
Classes I have taken: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trust Based Relationship Intervention, Preventing and De-escalating Crisis, Cycles of Change, Managing Behaviors, Trauma Informed Care.
Doula Course Training:
Doula Essentials, Emotional Support, Physical Support, Informational Support, Intrapartum: Labor & Birth, Common Interventions and Obstetric Complications, Prenatal Visit, Postpartum Doula Care, Evidence Based Birth Academy: Due Dates, Advanced Maternal Age, Failure to Progress and VBAC and completed a Doula Mentorship Program through Smile Doula.
Fees cover:
1. 1 Prenatal Meetings: I will get to know mom and birth partner, complete a Birth Information Questionnaire, discuss any preferences, interventions and provide resources as requested. I will check in on you outside of our official meeting and am avaiable to answer any questions or concerns along the way.
2. During Labor: As soon as you desire me to be there I will be there to support you! I can come to your home, if you desire to labor at home or meet you at the hospital. I will provide information on positions to ease pain, help empower you, advocate for your desires, and help make you more comfortable! I also assist in creating an ideal atmosphere ie. music, aromatherapy, birthing affirmation cards
3. Serving you during your immediate postpartum.
4. 1 Postpartum Meeting as well as available via phone and text in 3 weeks following birth: I will be present to help you process and discuss your birthing experience, answer questions, check on your mental health and point you to resources if needed!
Kally said, “I knew Jess had to be my doula after the way we clicked during our first meeting (FaceTime). Leading up to my labor, she was always available and was an invaluable resource for all questions and concerns I had. How thorough she was during our in person meeting was such a pleasant surprise. I knew I was in the best hands. She met me and my husband at the hospital and I was relieved to see her. She quickly started methods to help me and remained a calming presence the whole time. I loved hearing her communicate with the medical staff. She was direct but kind and had my best interest in mind. One of the most helpful things during my labor was leaning into her during contractions. After I delivered, Jess spent time recapping how things went and singing my praises. She came to my house a couple days after delivery with lunch for me and my husband which was so appreciated!
I would recommend Jess to anyone considering a doula! If I have another baby, she has to be there!!
Rachel said, “I chose Jessica as my doula for my second pregnancy because of her reputation as an empathetic, strong, and kind person. I didn't have a doula for my first pregnancy and birth, but knew once I was pregnant again I would seek one out. I felt confident that Jess would listen to my fears and desires surrounding my labor and delivery, and that she would be a strong and knowledgeable advocate for me in the hospital. Through a long (and even premature) delivery, I experienced all of this to be true of her.
From the beginning Jess sought to understand me and my pregnancy. We met in person and discussed a range of topics including my history, my hopes, and even my partners feelings about delivery. She answered all of our questions about possibilities during labor and delivery and shared helpful and relevant resources during and after our meeting. She also checked in with me and followed up on issues as they came up during my pregnancy. I felt so supported.
As my body started to prepare for labor, Jess was accessible, present, and helped guide my husband and I the whole way. Through labor signs starting and haulting, visits to triage, and a hard (and beautiful) delivery, Jess was by my side or a text away. She is so passionate about the birthing process and has a way with people that is very warm and kind, stays attuned to what is happening, and is bold in moments that an advocate is needed.
My husband and I were both so grateful for Jess' support and presence! We wholeheartedly recommend her as a doula, and would absolutely choose her again to walk with us through a future labor and delivery.”
Courtney said, “ Jessica was such a wonderful support for me with both of my births! Both births were different, one was a spontaneous full term labor and the other was a scheduled induction past my due date. She was able to help me both times with setting my mind on what was to come and working through different physical positions to progress labor. Something else I appreciated was how she engaged my husband and give him guidance on how to best support me and be a participant in the birthing process. Jessica actively communicated with the hospital staff on my behalf to help us make informed decisions about the next steps to take as my labors progressed. Her kind heart, knowledge, and empathy was such a relief to have while delivering my children!”
Katina said, “I'm not even really sure where to begin. I found Jess during my second trimester. My pregnancy was difficult, to say the least, and I was nervous that a doula wouldn't want to work with me because of my complications. But Jess was a god send. Even before labor and delivery, she checked up on me, prayed for me, send me amazing resources and learning guides. I really can't thank her enough for all she did for me.
During labor and delivery was no different. Jess was attentive, positive, empowering and informative. She was by my side every second, and I don't know that I would have gotten through without her. Not only did I find an amazing doula, but I gained an incredible friend and sister.
If you're looking for a doula, look no further. Jess is perfection.”
Ashley said, “She was an amazing support and helped me through my entire labor and delivery and helped me believe I could get through it even when I thought I couldn't and felt like giving up she got me anything I needed and helped me have a safe and happy delivery.”
I would love to meet over coffee or tea and hear about your birthing wishes. Whether that’s unmedicated, epidural, intervention, or none I would love to support you. If money is a barrier please let’s talk. I would love to see you supported!
Email me at: jessicalee107@gmail.com or submit for below to schedule your FREE consultation today!
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