“My son turned one over the weekend which means it’s time for me to write Justine a long awaited and over due review! I cannot even imagine my birth without Justine by my side. Hiring a birth doula was the best decision I made for myself. I planned to give birth at the hospital but I knew I also wanted to have a gentle and more holistic approach. Having Justine on our team made it feel like the middle ground I needed. My partner and I wanted a doula there to help us fight for our goals and to make sure my voice was being heard. As a first time mama, I had a lot of anxiety surrounding birth and was not always trusting of medical professionals so it was important for me to surround myself with people who made me feel safe and that I could trust. That was exactly how I felt with Justine. My partner and I clicked with her right from the start. She made sure to involve him every step of the way and showed him how to support me. Justine is extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions with detail and my concerns with compassion. During labor she was my rock. She knew all the moves and tricks to try to help me get through. Things did not go as planned and I ended up with an emergency c-section so naturally my anxiety was high as the situation became more medical than I had hoped for. Justine provided me with that feeling of safety through it all. She was waiting back in my room for me after surgery and didn’t leave until she knew I was ok. If you are on the fence about whether or not you should hire a doula for your birth, do it! I highly recommend Justine for your team!”