"I had a wonderful experience with Jennifer as our doula. She spent time visiting with me, I appreciated her checking in on me, and following up on any appointments with the midwife. She was always available when I needed anything. I had a very quick birth, with very little notice (on a holiday), and she was still at the birth center right away. During labor she provided wonderful back massage to help with pain, and offered encouraging words. Post-labor, she helped to support me and my husband by providing anything we needed. Her follow-up visits to check on me and baby were very nice, and almost six months later, she still periodically checks in on us. She has become a friend, and I would definitely recommend her as a doula. She genuinely cares about her clients, and it shows." 

Birth Center Whitewood, SD

"Jennifer McCormick is an absolutely outstanding doula!  We could not be happier with our experience with her.  It is because of her support and education that I was empowered to have a very positive birth experience. I am fairly sensitive to pain and was pretty intimidated by the child birth event. Jennifer spent time getting to know us very personally and also offered some great child birth classes that gave many tools to help work through the pain in natural ways. By the last class, I was surprised to find I was actually anticipating getting to use those tools!

   During the actual event, Jennifer was a wonderful, calming presence for my husband and I. The nurses only come for brief checks during the labor but Jennifer was there for the entire time. I know my husband is extremely grateful that he didn’t have to be my sole support for my entire labor all night.  She supported us through the start of breastfeeding and was willing to help out with tips and advice long after the baby was born. Aaron and I agree that we will use her again if we are blessed with another pregnancy." 

Hospital Birth Rapid City

My testimony "I am so grateful for Jennifer and the pregnancy care she provided for me and my family. I highly recommend any women giving birth to get a doula. Here are just a few ways in which I experienced Jennifer's birth services in Rapid City.

1. I got to reflect with another experienced women (who had birthed 5 children naturally!) on my goals and hopes for my own labor and delivery.  I was also able to discuss my fears and try and get to a place where I was ready and open for my own experience beyond fear.

2. During my labor I had another women (Jennifer) there who knew what I was going thru and lead me thru, moment by moment, one contraction at a time.  I didn't have to depend solely on my husband to provide me all the support, instead I relied on my own bodies inner wisdom and on another experienced woman who gave me new thoughts to think for encouragement, new positions for my body, and new perspectives when I was feeling the most exhausted.

3. Jennifer was there for me for over 24 hours in labor.  When my baby finally introduced himself to this world, Jennifer had become not just my doula but a trusted friend- there to help me welcome my son. Her service to us was so appreciated, I am forever grateful."

Hospital Birth Rapid City

"Jennifer was such a blessing to have at the calm, wonderful home birth of our son, Viktor.  Jennifer assisted our Midwife, Luanne Uriel, during the five hour labor.  She helped make Teresa comfortable and seemed to know what she needed before Teresa even said anything.  The birth was very smooth and Jennifer was such a help.  She assisted after the birth with ensuring Teresa and Viktor were comfortable and

nursing.  She helped cook a meal and clean up as well.  She checked in with us often when Viktor was just a newborn to see that all was well.  We highly recommend Jennifer to anyone about to become parents." 

Homebirth Rapid City

"Jenny was awesome in helping me thru delivery with my second baby. She had great tips for managing pain and made the process seem so easy! I HIGHLY recommend her services if you're looking for a Doula!"

Scottsbluff Online Support

"Working with Jenny was a wonderful experience. Jenny is compassionate and a very good listener. She puts her whole heart into being a doula. She helped me and my husband to be advocates for ourselves. every step of our pregnancy and delivery Jenny what's available and there when we needed her."

Hospital Birth Rapid City

"Jennifer was amazing! I was very nervous when I was pregnant with my first baby, I was told that there was maybe 1 in 7 chances of having my doctor present for the birth. With my luck I figured it would be an on-call doctor that I never met before. We decided to talk to Jennifer, so we could have a familiar face in the room. She was exactly what we needed! She met with me beforehand, so I was completely comfortable. When I went in labor, she was available as soon as we needed her. she set the whole mood of the delivery room. It changed from cold, chaotic, and sterile to a comfortable calm room. When the staff saw a doula in the room, they knew I was focused on having a baby naturally. The hospital staff was calmer, sincerer, and engaged after she arrived. 

I was able to have a completely natural birth. I felt in control during the birthing process. She encouraged us the whole time.   She brought a few amazing tools and techniques to make the whole process amazing.  A few of my favorite that I would never had thought of was an oil diffuser with my favorite scent, tennis balls for back labor, and my absolute favorite the rebozo.  

My husband, who was opposed of the idea of a doula initially, has now recommend a doula to all his friends.  Jennifer offered great pain relief suggestions that involved my husband.  With her instructions, he was able to be very proactive and hands on when I was in active labor.  Because he knew what to do and when to do it, the whole birth was very intimate. As an added surprise, she took some tasteful photos in the delivery room.  There were amazing photos of us as a couple and as a new family. My favorite photo is one of my teary-eyed husband looking down at me and our new baby girl.  In the moment, I was unaware of his tears or facial expressions.  I will always cherish that photo.  The photos alone were worth the cost of having a doula. 

 Looking back, I loved the whole experience and would not change a thing.  All my friends have crazy chaotic birthing stories with clueless spouses feeling left out or hurt.  I can’t participate in any of their conversations because I can’t relate because mine was so perfect.   I am so proud of my all-natural birth.  

Jennifer has become a personal close friend that is always quick to answer any questions we may have.  We strongly encourage anyone who is having a baby to call Jennifer.  She is amazing!" 

Hospital Birth Rapid City

 When I think about my doula experience with  Jennifer McCormick the first thought that comes to mind is, "I am so glad she was a part of my labor." Having my husband and Jennifer there felt like I had a major encouraging, strong, support team to have the labor I wanted. With her expertise and exercises, time seemed go by fast until the big event. Then when baby was ready to join us, she helped me find my strength until I got to see my baby.  

Hospital Birth Spearfish

 Jennifer is absolutely wonderful! We loved having her be a part of our daughters birth. Her flexible childbirth classes worked great for our schedules and were so much more informative and empowering than the class I took at the hospital. My fiancé was initially concerned about being “replaced” if we had a doula. It was quite the opposite. Her classes gave us information on how my fiancé could be involved during my pregnancy, how he could help and support me during labor and postpartum. During labor and delivery, Jennifer was very in tune with my needs but was also very respectful with the experience my fiancé and I were having together. Her knowledge and confidence in the birthing experience is so reassuring. She was great at explaining things when we had questions and making suggestions to help me get through each phase of labor. I believe Jennifer was a key role in having a birth as close to my birth plan as possible and highly recommend her services.

Hospital Birth Rapid City 

 "I checked with other doulas and they ranged to well over $1,200 but after meeting Jenny I just connected with her so we signed up for her class I wanted a natural hospital birth as well but things did not go according to planned. My water broke before my contractions had a chance to progress fully.Jenny helped my husband feel comfortable and involved, he referred to her a lot to know what to do or how to help me through it. Jenny also helped me feel in control when so many things were out of my control. She gave advice but told me to go with my gut. She was there the whole time, in the most amazing crucial time in my life even missing out on family plans because my labor was 36hrs. I had 3 different nurses & my family even rotated in & out by the time it was all done but Jenny was mine & my Husband’s rock, she was our constant she helped me through the discomfort and kept me calm and relaxed, reminding me of what my body was capable of. I wouldn’t have made it 20hrs naturally without her. Or had such a beautiful relaxing delivery. She is so worth the $ we paid plus so much more and now I’m like such a cheerleader for doulas in general 😂 but especially Jenny." 

Hospital Birth Rapid City

 For expecting families, having a doula is a wonderful option. Now having Jennifer as your doula is THE BEST option. When Jennifer came on board for my sister’s pregnancy she changed the entire experience for the better. I could visibly see the confidence and overall effect she had on my sister and brother-in-law. She was there for them in ways the rest of our family could not be.  As an individual, Jennifer is one of the sweetest women you’ll ever meet. As a professional she demonstrates strength and determination in all the that she does. During labor Jennifer was accommodating and personable with everyone in the room. During delivery she was attentive and fully engaged.  She followed through to ensure my sister’s needs were continually met. I’m truly grateful to have had Jennifer partake in our exciting life changing, experience. As far as I’m concerned, she’s part of the family now lol! 

Sister of Hospital Birth Client in Rapid City

 "As a first-time mom planning a home birth, I wanted a doula mostly so that I would have as many people as possible at my birth who actually knew what was going on! Jennifer was fantastic in that regard. Having birthed five children herself, with a range of experiences, she was able to give me the reassurance and confidence I needed to approach childbirth with courage. When the homebirth ceased to be an option (because little girl entered the birth canal facing my hip), she traveled with us to the hospital, and stayed until our daughter was born, lending peace of mind through her familiarity with the maternity ward and its practices. I never received pain medication, and she spent hours trading off with my husband to keep pressure on my back. (If you have back labor, this is very, very necessary!) Most importantly, after 17 hours of labor she assured me, I had the strength to keep trying for the natural birth I wanted when I was so exhausted, I thought it was time for a C-section. I am forever grateful for encouragement (and strong arms!) during the most exhausting but wonderful day of my life. 

Home Birth transferred to a hospital birth in Rapid City