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About Me
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Hi, I'm Jenn (she/her)! I'm a Connecticut native, living just a short way from my hometown. I currently reside in Gales Ferry with my husband, our three amazing (yet, imperfect) children, and our little personal zoo.

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I was called to birth work after the births of my own two children. The first of my children came after a very traumatic labor and delivery experience. I spent much of his infancy healing and wishing things had gone differently. When I became pregnant again, I knew I wanted things to go much differently and hired professional doula support. I peacefully welcomed our second child into the world with great joy for a positive, healing experience. I wanted this feeling to become something more families experienced. I wanted to help people have birth experiences they could look back on with fondness, as I was now able to do. I signed up for training almost immediately and supported my first family when my youngest son was just eight months old.

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When we chose to expand our family once more, we found ourselves immersed in the world of reproductive technologies as we underwent the process of IVF to conceive our daughter. While it was a very difficult experience and time in our lives, it also filled me with brand new insight on navigating pregnancy and birth after loss and making the transition to maternity care from the fertility clinic.

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As a person who has spent their entire adulthood with a chronic illness as part of my life, I also have a very special place in my heart for families entering parenthood with chronic illness/disabilities. I love working alongside these families to help them adapt to the challenges of caring for their new addition that works best for their physical abilities and creates a feeling of strength and independence in their new roles.

 

I have worked with many different types of families; from the LGBTQIA+ community, military families, and blended or untraditional family structures. It has been an honor to serve such a diverse population and I find myself gaining new insight or knowledge with each family I work with.

 

I would love to share my wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight with your family, too!

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My Philosophy

Much like our bodies and family-planning decisions, birth is not one-size fits all. It is my goal to help you create a plan that best suits your needs and desires for your family's unique experience.

My Training
Birth Doula

Childbirth International

"After my cesarean for my first child, I knew immediately that I would want to try to have a VBAC for my second child. Jenn was a pillar of strength during my c-section, so I knew I had to have her on my team for my VBAC She was, once again, an invaluable asset. She shared information, statistics, and tips during my pregnancy that reinforced my decision. She was there for me when my family told me I couldn't do it, or that it was too dangerous to try. She helped me navigate 3 weeks of false labor. And when the time came for my VBAC, Jenn supported and encouraged me from start to finish. She kept me calm and focused, talked me through transition when I thought I was dying, and helped us welcome our second daughter into the world. Jenn even helped hold my breast to feed my newborn while I was loopy and being stitched up. She wasn’t just our doula, she has become family to us and we are so grateful to have had her present for the best days of our lives."   -Alysse L.
"Let me start off by saying I couldn't have gone through my labor without Jenn by my side. As soon as I had decided to have an all-natural birth, I knew immediately I wanted Jenn to be my birth doula, and she was everything I needed by my side, and more. Upon signing up with her, I knew I was going to be taken care of and have an amazing experience. She was able to take the anticipation and fear out of an all-natural birth and assure me I could do it. She was my coach, friend, and support through the entire process. I ended up having a long active labor and she never left my side. She was right there with her essential oils, breathing and movement techniques, and massages. She held me while I was in the middle of contractions and didn't think I could stand or squat anymore. She gave me encouragement and determination. She also kept my husband calm and engaged, and deciphered anything the nurses and doctors were trying to tell me while they were the last thing I wanted to concentrate on. I seriously couldn't have had the all-natural labor I wanted without you, Jenn. Thank you!"
-Desiree L.

© 2019 by Jennifer Porter.

Tel: 860-710-6827

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