The Birth Zone

I was pregnant with my first baby and was honestly terrified the whole time that something would go wrong. I was scared when I was pregnant and the thought of birth always terrified me as well. I reached out to The Birth Zone because I knew I needed support not only during birth but during my pregnancy. Jasmine set me up with Ymani, our amazing doula! I cannot express enough how amazing she was. She was a always a phone call, text or facetime call away. I had so many questions and she always answered them without making me feel dumb. I was in prodromal labor for a week before I gave birth and Ymani drove out to me several times and coached me through the contractions, we walked outside, and coached my family through everything as well. We all showed up to the hospital with my birth plan in place and I am so lucky to have had her in the room with me as my advocate and my friend. I had a successful vaginal birth with an epidural and it was truly everything I could've asked for and more. I was able to voice my concerns and fears and she was right there guiding me and making me feel heard. I would do this 10000 times over, it was an amazing experience for my husband and I. She then followed up with me after birth, checking in on us and our progress with breastfeeding and postpartum care. Ymani will forever be a part of our family and I can't thank everyone at The Birth Zone enough!!

I am so grateful for The Birth Zone and Jasmine! I started to get really nervous about the birthing process as my delivery date approached. Jasmine met with me and my husband, listened to all of my fears and worries and helped us develop a realistic understanding of what to expect. I had a "plan" for if things went how I hoped and, if other interventions were needed, I knew what I could expect and what I could ask for to help make my birthing experience meet my hopes. She even helped me and my husband communicate so we were on the same page about what his role would be during the labor and how he could help me advocate for what I wanted. Well, very little went how I "planned", but Jasmine was there for us, encouraging us, and being a sounding board throughout the whole thing. I felt confident in all of the decisions we made at every turning point and in the end I can look back at my labor and the birth of my daughter and be happy with how things turned out. It would not have been such a joyful experience without Jasmine's help and I recommend her for any doula needs!

Thanks for everything, Jasmine!

My experience with the Birth Zone was outstanding. Hiring Jasmine for my first child birth was the best decision that I could have made. She was very knowledgeable and supportive, I felt confident for childbirth with her by my side. I’m very grateful to have her during the most important time of my life. Thank you so much!

Jasmine is everything I could have asked for in a birth doula and I cannot recommend her enough! She had large group classes and one-on-one sessions to discuss the birth process and various choices I could make. She was able to explain the plusses and minuses of all of the decisions and was entirely supportive of my choices without being judgmental. She has obviously worked with a variety of situations and felt comfortable advocating for me during labor, allowing me to get some much-needed rest before delivery. I was impressed with how well she communicated with my labor and delivery nurse - I could tell my nurse trusted Jasmine's expertise.
Overall, my experience with Jasmine was wonderful. She provided fantastic support and truly reduced my stress and anxiety around labor and delivery, allowing me to focus on the joy of having my daughter.

As a first-time father, I can honestly say that having Jasmine as our doula was a game-changer during the birthing process. We were initially hesitant about hiring a doula, but after meeting with Jasmine and experiencing her warmth and expertise, we knew we had made the right decision.
Throughout my wife's 25+ hours of labor, Jasmine was an incredible source of support and guidance for both of us. She helped my wife with various stretches and breathing exercises, and her calming presence helped to ease our nerves during some of the more challenging moments.
But what impressed me the most about Jasmine was how she supported me as the father. It's true that doulas are often thought of as being there solely for the mother, but Jasmine went above and beyond to make sure that I was also taken care of. She helped me to stay grounded and focused during the long labor, and her constant reassurance and encouragement helped to prevent me from feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
Perhaps most importantly, Jasmine was a fierce advocate for my wife and our family. When we were feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the medical decisions being made, Jasmine was there to help us navigate the process and ensure that our voices were heard. Her knowledge and expertise were invaluable, and we felt so much more confident and empowered with her by our side.
Overall, I cannot recommend Jasmine enough as a doula. Her compassion, expertise, and dedication to supporting families through childbirth were truly exceptional, and I am so grateful for all that she did for us during this incredible journey.