Please visit my Yelp page and my Doula Match page to see what mamas and partners are saying about Jenn with Light in the Womb Birth Services!
"When I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I wanted to have a doula support me from the beginning to the end of my pregnancy. I needed
someone to be that constant and consistent support to guide me through this new experience. I also wanted someone that had a lot of experience
in multiple areas like hypnobirthing, placenta encapsulation, doula services, etc ...And... Jenn was just the person. She is absolutely amazing! We met
and got to know each other and I knew immediately that she was the supportI wanted! I hired her and had private hypnobirthing classes with her. Each
class I learned a variety of techniques that helped me through my labor and delivery. She walked me through how to write a birth plan and I ended up
having a labor and delivery exactly as I had planned- 100% natural without any medication and pushed for only 20 minutes! I was calm and relaxed
the entire time knowing that I had a wonderful support with me throughout it all! She also checked up on me twice after the birth of my beautiful baby
girl and did placenta encapsulation pills for me. I can't say enough good things about Jenn!"
~Tina, San Diego
"Jenn was recently my doula from early January through the birth of my daughter in early April. Jenn was fantastic to work with! She taught our HypnoBirthing classes in our home, which was incredibly convenient. And the videos she chose were updated and relevant...not just old ones from the 80s! Having her visit so many times helped us all to get to know each other really well, ultimately improving to overall birthing experience. We had all planned on a natural birth in the birthing center, but unavoidable complications lead to pitocin and ultimately an epidural. She was supportive of me and my husband every step of the way. And even though plans changed she helped us embrace the change. She was such an excellent coach with my husband that the two guiding me was seamless. Jenn is fantastic and I highly recommend her services. And bonus - she tolerated (loved) my menagerie of animals:-)"
~Stephanie, Carlsbad
"Our experience with Jenn was both comfortable and enlightening. She was very knowledgeable and was also able to keep me calm and relaxed during my 29hour labor which was entirely unmedicated. I am a first time mom and she was able to work with our crazy schedule to teach our hypnobirthing class and spent hours talking to us, getting to know us, and answering our questions. When the day came, she was comforting and helpful, assisting me in achieving my goal of a natural birth, regardless of the long amount of time I spent in labor. I highly recommend Jenn for a wonderful birth experience!"
~Kara, San Diego
"Jenn's calm and caring tone and energy, along with her faith and coaching during our home birth, allowed me to feel empowered to do the natural childbirth I always envisioned having. I can't imagine our birth without her there."
Love,
Darla, Costa Mesa
"Jenn was absolutely wonderful and so caring. She helped encourage me to stay with my birth plan when I started to get a little weak and advised me on different options that were available should I deviate. I was in labor for a total of 38 hours and she stayed with me until I requested she go home and get rest since I had stalled. She stayed in a positive mood and kept encouraging me during birth. Her presence kept me calm which was hard to do when I didn't like the nurse I had and my family kept pressuring me to take options I didn't want. I decided at the last minute I wanted to attempt natural child birth and even though I hadn't gone through her child birth meditation classes, she still offered me advice and tips. She even came to my home to show my partner and I some helpful tips.If I did decide to have another child, I would most definelty enlist her services MUCH earlier on!"
~Tara, San Diego
"I used Jenn to encapsulate my placenta after I had my baby. She was very professional and came to the hospital within a short time after I gave birth. She walked in the door with a huge smile and a warm hug and asked me about the details of my labor. I didn't use Jenn as my doula, because I had already hired a doula by the time I found her. I would definitely hire Jenn as my doula next time around!!! She had my placenta pills back to me the very next day! I was amazed how fast it was. The packaging is beautiful and professional looking. I am so grateful that I decided to have Jenn encapsulate my placenta, she is wonderful and I recommend her services to all of my pregnant friends!"
~Julie, San Diego
"Using HypnoBirthing for my second birth was the best decision I could have made. Having Jenn there to guide me through my surges and help me with my relaxation techniques was priceless. Words cannot express how grateful I am that I found and hired Jenn to be there with us on our birthing day and throughout our HypnoBirthing journey. Not only is she an amazing teacher and doula, but she has now become a wonderful friend as well."
~Angie, Costa Mesa
"Thanks for being an AMAZING Doula and helping us usher in our blessing! I've been recommending Hypnobirthing/Marie Mongan method to everyone!"
~Regina, Irvine
"I did not use Jenn as a doula since I had to have a c section with my twin boys but I did use Jenn to do placenta encapsulation. She was great with communication to start. She met with me in person before any decisions were made on my part to talk to me about the process and ask any questions I had. When the day came Jenn was at the hospital with 2 hours of getting out of the OR and she picked up the placentas in the cooler I had without a problem. Then before we left the hospital Jenn had done the encapsulation and brought them to me at the hospital. She said she would have taken them to my home if needed. The jars with the capsules were very professional because they were cleanly done. Jenn did a wonderful job! I am pretty sure they are helping me although I have nothing to compare it to ;-)
~Heather, Chula Vista
Links to some amazing Birth Resources:
Suggested Reading List
Christian Birth Affirmations and Scriptures for Pregnancy, Labor and Birth
Natural Induction Methods
Miles Circuit - for optimal positioning of your unborn baby
Spinning Babies - for optimal positioning
Questions for your Doctor
Signs of Labor
Surfing through Labor
Tips for Partners
What to bring to the Hospital
What's normal for a newborn?
When to call your doula
Bishops Score - for induction readiness
Epidural information
Some of my favorite pregnancy and birth service providers in the area:
Below is a list of businesses that I recommend. These are just a few that I like and trust. I created this list as a guide for my clients, but please don't let it limit you. Also, if you have names that you think I should add please let me know. I am always looking for the best resources for my clients.
Chiropractors
Dr. Jay Warren
Cap Wellness Center
http://www.drjaywarren.com
(760) 634-9715
Discover Wellness
Located in Cornado
(619) 437-4900
http://discoverwellnesscoronado.com
Acupuncture
Brent Keime, LAc, MSTOM, Dipl. O.M.
We Love Acupuncture
Much of Brent’s practice centers on the care of women during pregnancy. Brent is both on faculty and an administrator for the Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery
located in Mission Valley
(619) 800-2287
weloveacupuncture.com
Nick Olow, MS, L.Ac.
AcuMassage Therapy Center
Specializing in Pregnancy Care, Labor Promotion for Overdue Mothers, Postpartum care, and Pain Management
Located in North Park
(619) 405-5282
www.AcuMassageTherapy.com
Reproductive Wellness
Specializing in Natural Fertility and Reproductive Health support. Treating every aspect of women’s health, from pregnancy care, labor inducement, pain management or postpartum care; to infertility, advance maternal age or menstrual disorders.
With offices in Mission Valley, Sorrento Valley and Temecula
(858) 381-2281
www.ReproductiveWellness.com
Lisa Pugliese, RN, L.Ac.
Keller Clinic
Located in Pacific Beach
(858) 272-8215
www.KellerClinicSD.com
Gayle Kildebeck, L.Ac.
North Park Acupucture
Located in North Park
(619) 294-6616
www.NorthParkAcupuncture.com
Massage Therapists
Marjorie Strafford
Licensed Massage Therapist
(619) 840-5413
marjorie@inspireddoulacare.com
www.InspiredDoulaCare.com
Nicole Trombley
Licensed Massage Therapist
Equilibrio Massage
(619) 847-9231 or 619) 955-6670
nicole@equilibriomassage.com
www.EquilibrioMassage.com
Karen Hutchins
Licensed Massage Therapist & Esthetician
(619) 249-4323
karen@fireflysandiego.com
www.facebook.com/fireflywellness
Michell Adelson
Certified Educator of Infant Massage
858-775-5442
doulamichell@sbcglobal.net
www.michellsdoulaservices.com
Breastfeeding Assistance and Support
Leilani Wilde
Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
mothersbreastisbest.com
(619) 922-0808
Photography Services
Nova Bella Conte
Birth Photographer
(619) 398-5683
www.NovaBellaPhotography.com
Vuefinder Photography
Catie Stephens
www.vuefinderphotography.com
Yoga & Exercise
Natures Whisper
Pre and post-natal yoga classes, yoga instructor trainings, parenting support, located on Park Blvd.
www.natureswhisper.com
Sharp Mary Birch Yoga and Fitness Classes
Located in Kearny Mesa/ Clairemont
www.Sharp.com
Scripps Yoga and Water Aerobics Classes
Call for location
www.Scripps.org
Carlsbad Pilates
Located in Carlsbad
www.carlsbadpilates.com
Ginseng Yoga
Located in South Park/ Golden Hill
www.ginsengyoga.com
Jade Dragon Yoga Shala
Located in Crown Point
www.jadedragonyogashala.com
Hapa Yoga
Pre and postnatal yoga classes, childcare available
www.hapayoga.com
Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga
Yoga classes, workshops, meditation and teacher training in Normal Heights and North Park San Diego, California.
www.pilgrimageyoga.com
Parenting Classes
Dreamland Doulas
(858)888-0630
www.dreamlanddoulas.com
Birth Education Center
858-254-9515
birtheducationcenter.com
Baby Garten Studio
Our mission is to provide a place for families in South Park and the surrounding communities to gather, learn, and make lasting friendships as they grow in their parenting journey together. We strive to offer classes from San Diego’s very best practitioners in one beautiful, comfortable, convenient location.
www.babygartenstudio.com
Jen Varela
Certified Gentle Sleep Coach
Sugar Night Night
Helping Families Have Sweet Sleep
949-280-4500
www.sugarnightnight.com
Thrive Momma: Help and Guidance for moms going back to work
Elaine McGhee
www.thrivemomma.com
Healthy Options
Comprehensive Therapy Services
Physical therapy for women’s wellness
www.ComprehensiveTherapy.com
Samantha Hua, Holistic Health Counselor
Happy Food
2004 Hornblend Street
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 876-2655
Sam@HappyFoodHealth.com
www.HappyFoodHealth.com
"When I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I wanted to have a doula support me from the beginning to the end of my pregnancy. I needed
someone to be that constant and consistent support to guide me through this new experience. I also wanted someone that had a lot of experience
in multiple areas like hypnobirthing, placenta encapsulation, doula services, etc ...And... Jenn was just the person. She is absolutely amazing! We met
and got to know each other and I knew immediately that she was the supportI wanted! I hired her and had private hypnobirthing classes with her. Each
class I learned a variety of techniques that helped me through my labor and delivery. She walked me through how to write a birth plan and I ended up
having a labor and delivery exactly as I had planned- 100% natural without any medication and pushed for only 20 minutes! I was calm and relaxed
the entire time knowing that I had a wonderful support with me throughout it all! She also checked up on me twice after the birth of my beautiful baby
girl and did placenta encapsulation pills for me. I can't say enough good things about Jenn!"
~Tina, San Diego
"Jenn was recently my doula from early January through the birth of my daughter in early April. Jenn was fantastic to work with! She taught our HypnoBirthing classes in our home, which was incredibly convenient. And the videos she chose were updated and relevant...not just old ones from the 80s! Having her visit so many times helped us all to get to know each other really well, ultimately improving to overall birthing experience. We had all planned on a natural birth in the birthing center, but unavoidable complications lead to pitocin and ultimately an epidural. She was supportive of me and my husband every step of the way. And even though plans changed she helped us embrace the change. She was such an excellent coach with my husband that the two guiding me was seamless. Jenn is fantastic and I highly recommend her services. And bonus - she tolerated (loved) my menagerie of animals:-)"
~Stephanie, Carlsbad
"Our experience with Jenn was both comfortable and enlightening. She was very knowledgeable and was also able to keep me calm and relaxed during my 29hour labor which was entirely unmedicated. I am a first time mom and she was able to work with our crazy schedule to teach our hypnobirthing class and spent hours talking to us, getting to know us, and answering our questions. When the day came, she was comforting and helpful, assisting me in achieving my goal of a natural birth, regardless of the long amount of time I spent in labor. I highly recommend Jenn for a wonderful birth experience!"
~Kara, San Diego
"Jenn's calm and caring tone and energy, along with her faith and coaching during our home birth, allowed me to feel empowered to do the natural childbirth I always envisioned having. I can't imagine our birth without her there."
Love,
Darla, Costa Mesa
"Jenn was absolutely wonderful and so caring. She helped encourage me to stay with my birth plan when I started to get a little weak and advised me on different options that were available should I deviate. I was in labor for a total of 38 hours and she stayed with me until I requested she go home and get rest since I had stalled. She stayed in a positive mood and kept encouraging me during birth. Her presence kept me calm which was hard to do when I didn't like the nurse I had and my family kept pressuring me to take options I didn't want. I decided at the last minute I wanted to attempt natural child birth and even though I hadn't gone through her child birth meditation classes, she still offered me advice and tips. She even came to my home to show my partner and I some helpful tips.If I did decide to have another child, I would most definelty enlist her services MUCH earlier on!"
~Tara, San Diego
"I used Jenn to encapsulate my placenta after I had my baby. She was very professional and came to the hospital within a short time after I gave birth. She walked in the door with a huge smile and a warm hug and asked me about the details of my labor. I didn't use Jenn as my doula, because I had already hired a doula by the time I found her. I would definitely hire Jenn as my doula next time around!!! She had my placenta pills back to me the very next day! I was amazed how fast it was. The packaging is beautiful and professional looking. I am so grateful that I decided to have Jenn encapsulate my placenta, she is wonderful and I recommend her services to all of my pregnant friends!"
~Julie, San Diego
"Using HypnoBirthing for my second birth was the best decision I could have made. Having Jenn there to guide me through my surges and help me with my relaxation techniques was priceless. Words cannot express how grateful I am that I found and hired Jenn to be there with us on our birthing day and throughout our HypnoBirthing journey. Not only is she an amazing teacher and doula, but she has now become a wonderful friend as well."
~Angie, Costa Mesa
"Thanks for being an AMAZING Doula and helping us usher in our blessing! I've been recommending Hypnobirthing/Marie Mongan method to everyone!"
~Regina, Irvine
"I did not use Jenn as a doula since I had to have a c section with my twin boys but I did use Jenn to do placenta encapsulation. She was great with communication to start. She met with me in person before any decisions were made on my part to talk to me about the process and ask any questions I had. When the day came Jenn was at the hospital with 2 hours of getting out of the OR and she picked up the placentas in the cooler I had without a problem. Then before we left the hospital Jenn had done the encapsulation and brought them to me at the hospital. She said she would have taken them to my home if needed. The jars with the capsules were very professional because they were cleanly done. Jenn did a wonderful job! I am pretty sure they are helping me although I have nothing to compare it to ;-)
~Heather, Chula Vista
Links to some amazing Birth Resources:
Suggested Reading List
Christian Birth Affirmations and Scriptures for Pregnancy, Labor and Birth
Natural Induction Methods
Miles Circuit - for optimal positioning of your unborn baby
Spinning Babies - for optimal positioning
Questions for your Doctor
Signs of Labor
Surfing through Labor
Tips for Partners
What to bring to the Hospital
What's normal for a newborn?
When to call your doula
Bishops Score - for induction readiness
Epidural information
Some of my favorite pregnancy and birth service providers in the area:
Below is a list of businesses that I recommend. These are just a few that I like and trust. I created this list as a guide for my clients, but please don't let it limit you. Also, if you have names that you think I should add please let me know. I am always looking for the best resources for my clients.
Chiropractors
Dr. Jay Warren
Cap Wellness Center
http://www.drjaywarren.com
(760) 634-9715
Discover Wellness
Located in Cornado
(619) 437-4900
http://discoverwellnesscoronado.com
Acupuncture
Brent Keime, LAc, MSTOM, Dipl. O.M.
We Love Acupuncture
Much of Brent’s practice centers on the care of women during pregnancy. Brent is both on faculty and an administrator for the Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery
located in Mission Valley
(619) 800-2287
weloveacupuncture.com
Nick Olow, MS, L.Ac.
AcuMassage Therapy Center
Specializing in Pregnancy Care, Labor Promotion for Overdue Mothers, Postpartum care, and Pain Management
Located in North Park
(619) 405-5282
www.AcuMassageTherapy.com
Reproductive Wellness
Specializing in Natural Fertility and Reproductive Health support. Treating every aspect of women’s health, from pregnancy care, labor inducement, pain management or postpartum care; to infertility, advance maternal age or menstrual disorders.
With offices in Mission Valley, Sorrento Valley and Temecula
(858) 381-2281
www.ReproductiveWellness.com
Lisa Pugliese, RN, L.Ac.
Keller Clinic
Located in Pacific Beach
(858) 272-8215
www.KellerClinicSD.com
Gayle Kildebeck, L.Ac.
North Park Acupucture
Located in North Park
(619) 294-6616
www.NorthParkAcupuncture.com
Massage Therapists
Marjorie Strafford
Licensed Massage Therapist
(619) 840-5413
marjorie@inspireddoulacare.com
www.InspiredDoulaCare.com
Nicole Trombley
Licensed Massage Therapist
Equilibrio Massage
(619) 847-9231 or 619) 955-6670
nicole@equilibriomassage.com
www.EquilibrioMassage.com
Karen Hutchins
Licensed Massage Therapist & Esthetician
(619) 249-4323
karen@fireflysandiego.com
www.facebook.com/fireflywellness
Michell Adelson
Certified Educator of Infant Massage
858-775-5442
doulamichell@sbcglobal.net
www.michellsdoulaservices.com
Breastfeeding Assistance and Support
Leilani Wilde
Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
mothersbreastisbest.com
(619) 922-0808
Photography Services
Nova Bella Conte
Birth Photographer
(619) 398-5683
www.NovaBellaPhotography.com
Vuefinder Photography
Catie Stephens
www.vuefinderphotography.com
Yoga & Exercise
Natures Whisper
Pre and post-natal yoga classes, yoga instructor trainings, parenting support, located on Park Blvd.
www.natureswhisper.com
Sharp Mary Birch Yoga and Fitness Classes
Located in Kearny Mesa/ Clairemont
www.Sharp.com
Scripps Yoga and Water Aerobics Classes
Call for location
www.Scripps.org
Carlsbad Pilates
Located in Carlsbad
www.carlsbadpilates.com
Ginseng Yoga
Located in South Park/ Golden Hill
www.ginsengyoga.com
Jade Dragon Yoga Shala
Located in Crown Point
www.jadedragonyogashala.com
Hapa Yoga
Pre and postnatal yoga classes, childcare available
www.hapayoga.com
Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga
Yoga classes, workshops, meditation and teacher training in Normal Heights and North Park San Diego, California.
www.pilgrimageyoga.com
Parenting Classes
Dreamland Doulas
(858)888-0630
www.dreamlanddoulas.com
Birth Education Center
858-254-9515
birtheducationcenter.com
Baby Garten Studio
Our mission is to provide a place for families in South Park and the surrounding communities to gather, learn, and make lasting friendships as they grow in their parenting journey together. We strive to offer classes from San Diego’s very best practitioners in one beautiful, comfortable, convenient location.
www.babygartenstudio.com
Jen Varela
Certified Gentle Sleep Coach
Sugar Night Night
Helping Families Have Sweet Sleep
949-280-4500
www.sugarnightnight.com
Thrive Momma: Help and Guidance for moms going back to work
Elaine McGhee
www.thrivemomma.com
Healthy Options
Comprehensive Therapy Services
Physical therapy for women’s wellness
www.ComprehensiveTherapy.com
Samantha Hua, Holistic Health Counselor
Happy Food
2004 Hornblend Street
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 876-2655
Sam@HappyFoodHealth.com
www.HappyFoodHealth.com
