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“We love Jenn [Purdy]. She’s our favorite doula!”
-Dr. Catherine Bonk, Ob/Gyn, Director of Atlanta Gynecology and Obstetrics Partners, Dekalb Medical Center
Jenny Cochran was extremely helpful both before and during my labor. She was knowledgeable on many topics related to labor and delivery, and also had some good suggestions for other things like breastfeeding etc. Her bedside manner was perfect during the labor – not too aggressive or intrusive, yet helpful and proactive. She ‘fit right in’ with my family and the hospital staff who were present in the delivery room. This was my first baby and so the first time I had worked with a doula, and the experience with Jenny exceeded my expectations. I will most certainly recommend her to other friends/family who may be looking for a doula in the future. –Betsy Riehman (10/09)
Gwynne Knap helped my older kids learn new skills and feel loved. She did household stuff without being asked. She brought research from home to answer any questions I had, and always had an encouraging word for me. –Debra Shaffer-Seeman (11/09)
“I’ll tell anyone, right now, that natural birth is SO worth it!” Sara (6/10), moments after giving birth to her son. Childbirth class student and Lumina doula client.
The first 5 months of our pregnancy was full of fear and anxiety over the labor and delivery process. After Jenn became our doula and we took her birth class, we became more informed about the advantages of a natural child birth and she empowered us to believe it was something we could achieve. When we went into labor Jenn came to our home and immediately provided us the support we needed to do much of the labor at home. Once at the hospital, she created a calming atmosphere and supported us through the final stage of labor. Having her in the room was extremely helpful when it came to coordinating care with the hospital staff and making sure we were both comfortable and at ease as to what was happening. After only about 2 hours in the hospital we welcomed our beautiful healthy baby Eliza Mae to the world, naturally. We can look back on the entire labor process as a peaceful and beautiful event in our lives and we owe a lot of that to Jenn. -Greg & Angie Bowman (1/10)
Just nice to have a helping hand. Gwynne (Knap) was very supportive and confident, which helped inspire my confidence and peace of mind in my husband and me. I’d recommend her to others – very pleasant and helpful with requests. -Victoria L. (3-10)
Jenn Purdy was very helpful when my water broke and I was trying to figure out whether or not to travel back to Atlanta. In the hospital she was great at massaging my lower back to relieve the pains of contractions. I really appreciated the way she helped my sister move all my things from the labor room to the recovery room. It was great knowing that she was there to make things easier. Jen was a steadying influence, the fact that she was very calm reduced anxiety for both me and my husband. I am also glad she took photos for us; it is great to have those photos of the birth and moments immediately after. -Jennifer DuBose (11/08)
Jenny Cochran was absolutely wonderful to work with. Five weeks out from Madelyn’s birth, I miss working with her! Even before delivering, Jenny was invaluable to us from answering our questions via phone and email and providing us with valuable resources to help us make more informed decisions. She was also so supportive in helping my husband play an active role during my labor with things to say to me and techniques to use to help me manage the pain and contractions. In addition to helping my husband and working so well with him, Jenny was amazing in helping me with my breathing, positions, pushing, relaxation, etc. I absolutely could not have done it without Jenny or avoided giving into pain meds. Jenny also was a great help in getting our daughter to latch on in the hours following delivery. I really can’t say enough about how invaluable Jenny was to us. -Chowning Aguilera (5/10)
Lacy Henderson was very helpful with answering questions and providing support during my pregnancy. She was also able to bring up things I should be thinking about concerning labor, delivery & postpartum. Lacy was compassionate and available when I had doubts and fears about my upcoming labor. During my labor & delivery (which was very long!), Lacy was super attentive to me & my husband. She was considerate of my family and completely focused on our wants & needs. Lacy took the time to get to know us and was able to be fully present and respectful during a high stress time. Having Lacy in the hospital with us helped us feel more comfortable & confident when dealing with staff. We can both say with full conviction that our experience would have been vastly different if we didn’t have Lacy with us. Even though my birth experience did not go as I had hoped, I am so grateful we had Lacy with us on our journey! -Laura Hughes (11/08)
Jenn Purdy was instrumental in helping us have informed consent (or in our case, informed denial). We felt so safe and supported throughout the labor. She gave us great suggestions in dealing with the pain. We made it through it all without medications or induction, and we felt great about that. We strongly recommend having a doula if you are passionate about avoiding a c-section or other interventions. I am a registered nurse, but felt that having a non-medical, experienced support person with me was immensely valuable. -Debbie Isley (10/09)
Lacy Henderson was great with support, she was there when we needed her, she had wonderful techniques, and because of her, we had a better labor and delivery. When you’re a first-time mommy in labor, everything is scary. But because of Lacy, I did most of my laboring at home. I wish we had gotten a doula earlier in my pregnancy, but even the few weeks that I worked with Lacy made a huge difference. I will definitely be contacting Lacy when we’re expecting number 2. -Krystal Fronzak (9/08)
We were very grateful to have Jenny with us during the birth of our first child. She was a significant support to me and my husband. She was a gentle and professional source of physical support, encouragement and practical wisdom. Our birth experience would not have been the same without Jenny’s presence. Jenny Cochran provided respectful, knowledgeable and compassionate assistance during this intimate and adventurous time of birth. We highly recommend her services! -Liz Johnson (1/09)
Jenn Purdy came even though we didn’t have a baby – it was nice to have someone else there when agonizing over what to do (go home/stay, etc.). Ultimately she didn’t make it to the birth, since we went home and came back and the baby was born 17 minutes after we arrived, but I would still pay every penny for the peace of mind of having a labor support available to us. I’m really glad to hear the group is growing! Birth is so unpredictable – it always helps to have someone you can count on to be there with you supporting you, whether it’s for 36 hours or 17 minutes. I recommend doulas to all my pregnant friends. -Rachel Ellis (10/08)
My husband and I were told that we would need a C-section. This news was very upsetting to us both. Lacy was a wonderful soundboard of support. She listened to me at every step. She helped us focus on the positive (a healthy baby) and made sure that we had all the information before agreeing to the c-section. As a couple who had been through the hypnobirthing program, it was difficult to face that my doctor and a friend in labor and delivery nursing were both very concerned about what could and would probably go wrong. Lacy was a voice of calm in all the “what ifs” floating around. I’m sure that her preference for us would have been a natural birth. Instead of pressing her own agenda… or what she would want for our situation… she listened and presented information in a way that was supportive. Minutes before the surgery, Lacy led us in a prayer. I don’t know if I can ever express what that meant to me. She cried with us and prayed with us. I cannot imagine what this experience would have been like without her. She made everything better! She helped me focus on the baby and not on nerves and disappointment over a surgery. My husband and I are forever grateful for Lacy and consider her a friend for life! Ellie’s life will be much richer with Lacy in it! -Katherine Boyce (8/08)
