The Birthing Place

25-Jun-12
Tatiana B

Janna has been with me for the births of all 3 of my babies and I consider her an essential part of birth! She is very in tune to the mothers needs and and goes above and beyond what midwife needs to know. Although my pregnancies were normal, I had several unusual problems arise and she took care of (or empowered me to do so) each beautifully. Her knowledge covers a wide and vast area that you don't find in a midwife every day. Janna has a gift for keeping the tone of birth stress free, and she knows just about every trick in the book to AVOID unnecessary interventions. She was so in tune to my needs with each baby, she adjusted her coaching style based on what I needed at the time without my ever having to tell her so. With my first, she was with me just about every step of the way from Friday evening until Sunday morning (that's devotion right there!!), which was exactly what I needed/wanted. With my next two, she took a step back while my husband was the one I clinged to...Until she was needed, of course (my 2nd and 3rd both needed to be resuscitated and I had hemorrhaging, all of which she handled like a pro). Don't let her bubbly/friendly/happy personality fool you, when it comes down to birth, she's mellow and calm as can be and when a problem arises she gets down to business! But definitely in a good way. Her birthing center is GORGEOUS, and she has gone the extra mile to ensure it will be a comfortable and safe environment to birth in. Bottom line:So your insurance won't pay for her? Tough. She's worth EVERY PENNY!! I would go in debt to have her deliver my babies over a free delivery ANY DAY.