We were very privileged to have Janelle as our doula. Janelle exceeded our expectations as a doula. She did several things to go above and beyond for supporting my husband, my baby and I. She helped me cope with pain and with staying comfortable and cool while I was in the soaking tub, the shower and in bed. She offered me hand and body massages, position recommendations, and heating pads for comfort. Janelle even helped me to remember to brush my teeth and had a toothbrush for me. Janelle helped me to not feel guilty about getting an epidural so early and she consistently encouraged me and praised me for my strength. Janelle answered any questions my husband and I had, made sure we understood the process well and shared experiences and advice. I felt very comfortable with her support. She even made sure my husband wasn't going through this with an empty stomach and gave him a protein shake. Other things Janelle did that were helpful were: encouraging us to rest and sleep and even gave my husband a break to sleep every now and then during the long labor, making sure we ate, offering healthy snacks or candies to suck on, and the many helpful emails with links and information prior to my labor. Even though I did not get to follow my birth plan Janelle was there to answer our questions and provide reassurance throughout the whole process. Having Janelle as support was truly a blessing and we are grateful. I would highly recommend Janelle as a doula. ~ Krystle, client of Janelle's.