Deja

To say my experience was amazing is an understatement. With this being my first pregnancy I didn't know where to start which was not a problem with Jahlisa, Ms.Doula came prepared to work! Jahlisa traveled to my home to assist me with setting up my nursery and making sure I had any last-minute items needed for my baby. She made sure all of my essentials were easily accessible and all “baby stations” were fully stocked. Also, the focus wasn't just on the baby, we prepared small self-care kits for me as well. The very next day I went into labor and although she had just made it home she turned around to come to the hospital and guide me through giving birth to my beautiful baby girl. I was diagnosed with preeclampsia and had to give birth at 37 weeks. My doctors were trying to induce me and give me all types of different things to speed up my birthing process, however, Jahlisa was my voice and did not allow anything I didn't agree with or understand to take place. We used natural vitamins and oils to allow my body to do the work on its own and did breathing exercises when the contractions were becoming too much. She kept me relaxed and made sure I was comfortable with everything going on because there were so many different doctors saying and doing different things. After about 16 hours of labor, she stayed another night to make sure I was doing okay as my partner was unavailable. She assisted me with getting my baby to latch on and stayed with me to understand more about breastfeeding and pumping and my baby's feeding, sleeping, and diaper schedule. Once I was released from the hospital she came and did a postpartum overnight visit as well. During that time she did all of my house chores like laundry, washing dishes, some light cleaning, and of course, kept the baby overnight so I could get some sleep. She also brought me some prepared meals to make sure I was eating enough for me and my baby. Once a week I still get an updated text about what new things to expect from my baby as she grows and some new things I can introduce to her as she reaches new milestones. As a first-time single Mom I can't express how much she meant to me during this process and how much easier she made my life while adjusting to motherhood. Jahlisa is amazing and I can't recommend her enough.