Client Testimonials
Hospital Staff
Testimonials
"It was
truly empowering to have a vaginal birth"
"I am
typically a very private person and my belief system
(e.g. I am not a "spiritual" person, I do not feel
strongly about "natural" childbirth, etc.) is such that
I did not think that having a doula would be a good fit
for me. I did know after the traumatic experience my
husband and I went through during the birth of my first
child, that we needed someone else involved with this
birth to advocate for us and provide support.
After meeting
with Jun-Nicole I was sold on the idea of having a doula
or at least having HER as a doula. I think that my
change of heart had to d
o
with the fact that
she respected what we wanted for this birth without
judgment. She spent a lot of time getting to know
my husband and I as individuals and walking us through
how she would be able to help us when we were in the
moment. During the birth, she was very supportive
of both of us. I truly believe that without her
expertise I would not have been able to have a VBAC.
She was able to help me with positioning, using the baby
sling as a labor tool, and techniques to shift the baby
when he was malpositioned.
This
experience helped to ease the trauma I held from the
birth of my first child and restored my faith in my
body. It was truly empowering to have a vaginal
birth and Jun-Nicole helped to make this experience
happen through her support during both the pregnancy and
birth. She is wonderful at what she does." -Teja,
Iowa City, IA
"I just
wanted to thank you again for helping me give birth in the way I
always dreamed and hoped. I will always remember anchoring to your
voice at the peak of those hardest contractions and feeling centered
and strong through your skilled and gentle guidance. Especially when
I hit transition and you got me re-grounded. I can't imagine having
done it so perfectly without you. I will never be able to express
the depth of my gratitude for your involvement in one of the
greatest most profound experiences of my entire life. You make
natural birth easy."
Kristie,
Fairfield, Iowa
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"A
birth doula in general, and Jun-Nicole in particular, is an
invaluable tool to have in one's birthing "tool-kit".
Jun-Nicole provided accesses to many different (and useful)
resources throughout the planning process. She also helped
us to fully consider and think-through all aspects of the
brithing process. She not only served as an advocate for me
during the birthing process, but also helped me to better
advocate for myself." Nicole, Coralville, IA
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"I think fondly of
my birth every single day.
I
know everyone
says the day your child is born is the best day of your life
and it's true, but her birth was the best event of my life.
It has really
changed me and how I see myself. Thank you for your
part in that." Elisa, Cedar Rapids, IA
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"We
watched A's birth videos, which you so KINDLY took, and
loved reliving that day... THANK YOU so much for doing that.
What a priceless gift you have given us!" Maria,
Coralville, IA
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"From the very beginning I
knew what I wanted for our families birth experience, and you helped
us accomplish it. We had an amazing, spiritual experience
that I don't even have words for. I will be forever grateful for
your assistance in helping us achieve this amazing experience." Amy,
Iowa City, IA
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"Jun-Nicole provided an
emotional support that empowered myself and my husband, making
an otherwise stressful environment peaceful and calm." Amy,
Iowa City, IA
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"I feel that Jun-Nicole
possesses an innate gift of making people comfortable and
peaceful!" -Alicia, Coralville, IA
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"I wanted someone with
knowledge and experience to help us through the process by helping
us navigate the medical world. Jun-Nicole helped us think
through questions we needed to ask when presented with medical
intervention." Katy, Iowa City, IA
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"You balanced the right
amount of private time between myself and M. with the time you spent
guiding both of us. You offered comfort and knowledge so he
could support me with confidence
that he was doing the right things." Valerie, Mt. Pleasant, IA
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"Normalizing pregnancy and bringing and maintaining a
non-medical side to our pregnancy was very helpful and
priceless." Valerie, Mt. Pleasant, IA
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"Your
presence is very
calming yet engaged and helpful." -Alicia, Coralville, IA
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"I think that every woman
could benefit from the support of a trained labor assistant.
Your professionalism and
compassion helped make a difficult labor a fulfilling
experience." Angela, Coralville, IA
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"Everything you did was
very helpful. Massage, blankets, pillows, positions- all
helped keep my wife relaxed and worry free." Tom, North Liberty, IA
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"Just wanted to let you
know that we received the Birth Story--it was such a great read!
Both Scott and I were moved by it. Thanks so much for doing what you
do!" Emily, Iowa City, IA
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"I responded to your
voice as a guiding light the entire time. I never fought it, and
I'm glad I didn't because it got me through!!" Angelique,
Coralville, IA
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"I feel l was more
comfortable with my body this pregnancy and labor. I credit
you for helping me learn more about my body and for helping
me become more knowledgeable about the whole labor process and
what to expect." Kellie, West Branch, IA
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"Your
presence in the room made me very
comfortable
and relaxed." Diana, Iowa City, IA
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"As a loving man I was
unable to connect with my wife during much of her pain.
Jun-Nicole touched my wife, transmitted powerful energy and locked
eyes with my wife in a metaphysical way only a woman could." Dan,
Iowa City, IA
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"Jun-Nicole was a blessing
to my husband and I thru our 1st laboring experience. Her
clear-headedness, stamina, and unconditional acceptance of the
laboring process as a whole gave me strength during my most
trying times. My vulnerability on a spiritual, physical and
mental level was extreme, yet I always felt safe and well-received
around her." Melissa, Iowa City, IA
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"Jun-Nicole really
encouraged me to look into a birthing process that would be right
for me and my husband. She was a huge help in creating my
birth plan and really helped me gain
confidence and assurance that I would have a wonderful
birth experience. She has an admirable trait of being able to
listen and discuss without pushing any of her own beliefs. She is so
knowledgeable about birth and baby topics. She will explain the
different options and let you take that information and make your
own decision." Michelle, Atlanta, GA
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Hospital Staff
Testimonials
"Love
working with you!"
"I am always happy to see
you in one of our client?s rooms."
"Thanks so much for all
you do for the doula/birth community."
University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), Certified Nurse Midwives
"I
really appreciated your
caring
and non-judgmental style. Where I did medical school,
almost all the patients had doulas, which I thought was
wonderful. Thank-you so much for your work with the
patients, and I hope to work with you again!!" UIHC Resident
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"[The birth] was beautiful
and I very much enjoyed working with you as well. Jun-Nicole, your
presence was very calming, supportive, and helpful. I hope
that you feel very good about the services you provide, because you
are an amazing doula." UIHC Family Care Physician
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"I found you to be
extremely calming. I felt that you used several techniques in
assisting "the mom" with keeping control and remaining in a
peaceful place during the intense times." UIHC Labor and
Delivery Nurse
NOTE: The families
pictured in these pages have given written permission to share their
photographs and testimonials
