Essential Doula Support
Jenn Forino
About Jenn
After marrying my high-school sweetheart, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter at age 23. I still regret not exploring the option of having a doula support me during my first birth. Instead, I did everything my OBGYN recommended without question. I was in a conventional hospital and the doctor gave me pitocin, an epidural, episiotomy, and a very stressfull environment. Through it all, I was joyous to be a mom and to be welcomed into the world of motherhood.
With my second birth, I knew I didn't want to have the same experience I did at the hospital last time. I immediately hired a doula. She had an energy that was supportive, calming, and strengthening. I knew I needed her to be with me when I was in labor. She supported me through the entire pregnancy and I was physically and mentally well-prepared for my baby to arrive. My son was born in 2010 in his home and it was a day that transformed me.
I have always been amazed by the miracle of birth. I have a serving heart for pregnant moms and new moms. I am excited to be certified by Childbirth International to continue my journey as a doula in the world of motherhood.
I believe a woman's body was designed to give birth. It is a miracle. I trust that with a supportive, knowledgeable and encouraging birth team, women can gracefully enter motherhood.
Although I realize that medical intervention can be necessary, I educate my clients about holistic alternatives if they are open to it.
My Philosophy
Jenn's Birth Journey
After studying mathematics at Rutgers University, I decided I was more drawn to the healthcare industry. I wanted to use my skills as a mathematician to help improve the well-being of people and the planet. I decided to go to graduate school and study biomedical engineering on an IGERT grant. After receiving my masters, I decided to work from home since I had small babies and I taught online math classes for Johns Hopkins University. While using holistic modalities to heal my children during all sorts of childhood illnesses, I have been studying Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils under certified clinical aromatherapist, Peggy DeArmond, and a wonderful group of holistic healers in the Young Living community. I invite you to join me in continuing to learn about essential oils. If you are interested, please contact me. In November 2012, I decided to join my passions of learning about essential oils and caring for women who I feel I can help the most. I decided to become a doula because I was called to it after the birth of my second baby. I realize now that I have been on a path to do this work my entire life.