Jo Askham has a gift. This gift goes far, far beyond what we ever could have imagined would be possible from a doula, or from anyone, really. When Jo became our doula, we had no idea of the immense privilege that this would be, and now count ourselves as so incredibly lucky to have had her in our life.
Jo cocoons you and your partner in love, warmth, expertise and gentle strength. She has an extremely fine-tuned ability to understand innately what it is that you need, and to provide you with exactly that, without ever drawing your attention away from the experience you and your partner are having. She makes you feel utterly safe and cared for in the most unobtrusive way. The only way I can think to describe her attention to detail is that it feels psychic -- that's how attuned to your experience she is. Read More |
Jo was a fantastic, grounded, and knowledgeable doula I was lucky enough to find for my second birth. Her guidance helped me to find more confidence in my birthing body, in the comfort and safety of my own home. She helped me manage pain in the ways I chose for myself, and she helped me make my own decisions all the way through. I would highly recommend her pregnancy and birth-related services.
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...She is so passionate, patient, super caring and has birth wisdom beyond anything I could have ever read or researched. I could not have gotten through my two pregnancies and subsequent births without her. Her support every step of the way was above and beyond what I had ever anticipated from any birth support person. She educated me when I asked, advocated for me when needed, and empowered me the whole way through my birthing journeys. She truly cares. I cannot highly recommend her enough and I will be forever grateful to her for being a part of my life and journey, and helping me bring my two babies earthside.
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It's been a year and my son is now scooting along furniture and happily gibbering nonsense, but I'll never forget my wonderful birthing experience and Jo's role in it. After my partner and I first met Jo, we discussed how she seemed to possess the perfect combination of strength and gentleness, and that proved to be true.
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I wanted a doula to help my partner support me through birth, someone who knew what birthing was about, we had no idea and were full of fears being new parents. Jo gave us the confidence to feel empowered about birth. She was so gentle yet voiced her opinion when the doctor wanted to clamp the cord too soon. It was so comforting to know we had an expert on our side.
Forever grateful, Krista, Adam & Lior |
I can’t recommend Jo enough the support during birth. As a women who wanted to birth freely at home Jo supported us during the birth and also and sessions before and after.
The before sessions were crucial where we got to talk though the fears, anxieties, plans. Whereas after the women’s space after birth and the support and care for both myself and our little one. Gone are the times where we have the ‘community support’ or ‘village’ therefore I wouldn’t go without a Doula and was so grateful to find Jo she has wisdom and skills to share for you on your journey. She surprised us with a beautiful knitted blanket which was so special and sacred and seeing our little one in it meant so much more than the blanket it was the symbol of support. Mandy and David, Eltham Victoria |