“Terra attended the birth of my second child, Maya. From the very beginning of working with Terra she was so calm and supportive. I felt very comfortable speaking with her about my concerns and hopes for this delivery. My husband, who is generally skeptical of my "crunchy" holistic ideas, wasn't sure we needed a doula the second time around. After her birth he told me he was going to hire a doula for each of his siblings as a gift. He went on to praise her ideas for helping me through labor, stating that it took the pressure off him to know what to do and when to do it and he could just enjoy the experience. We both knew what I should have been doing, but it was so much easier not to think and to let someone else coach us through this. She was there to speak up when I couldn't or bring up things that I had spoke to her about but wasn't able to remember at the time, but also encouraged and supported me as I voiced my ideas and opinions to the medical staff. Terra's easy-going, calm and nurturing demeanor helped make this birth exactly what I needed after a very chaotic delivery with my first child. We are so thankful for her guidance and care during this delivery.”

— Megan

“Marcia was the perfect doula for our family! From our very first conversation she demonstrated that she truly had our best interest at heart. She made sure to ask that we were also interviewing other doulas to ensure that we found the right fit. Marcia stayed true to show she described her practice as a doula. She showed up and was exactly what she said she was. She gave me confidence and comfort from pain. She elevated the support the support my husband was able to provide. With Marcia I always felt respected and genuinely cared for. I know that she played a critical role in my VBAC. I will forever be thankful and celebrate the role she played in the birth of my son.”

— Gina

“Erin was instrumental in the birth of our first daughter. She was helpful in aiding my husband in navigating how to support me. One of my goals was to avoid unnecessary medical intervention and help me try the most natural interventions first. This goal was met. Erin’s demeanor and gentle nature were an automatic fit for my husband and I. She was so easy to spend 24 plus hours with. I have no regrets and am so glad I found her. I highly recommend her.”

— Jenna

“Leah’s support as my postpartum doula with baby number two was invaluable. Leah was able to effortlessly jump in and help with what was needed so I didn’t have to worry about anything after having just had a baby! She provided gentle guidance and a compassionate ear when needed. Her regular mental health check-ins made me feel like I was being cared for as a human, not just a birth-giver.

I credit Leah’s knowledge, training, and encouragement as a huge reason as to why I was successfully breastfeeding my second baby. She offered kind support and judgement-free zone which allowed me to let go of the fears and anxieties I had.

Leah was so helpful to my partner and helped our oldest child as well through regular check-ins with them and including our oldest in her tasks when possible. Our oldest always looked forward to Leah coming over and still adores her to this day! Our transition from one kid to two was made much smoother with Leah’s help.

Leah has a gentle, calm, kind, and patient demeanor that is so perfect for that tender early postpartum period. I am forever grateful for her and will be seeking out her services if we have more children in the future!”

— Saige

“Terra Peterson Jonker is Doula Of The Year in our eyes. My wife Laurie and I have recently adopted the baby of one of our family friends daughters. The birth mother lived with us for six weeks prior to the birth and for two weeks after. All three of us felt SO comfortable with Terra. It is very clear from our experience that this is not a job Terra does, but a passion she has for helping expecting families get exactly what that want during the birth experience. We all felt we were treated with incredible care, respect, and love. From the beginning, Terra started by asking what we were hoping for during the process, and then went above and beyond to help that come to fruition. We always felt comfortable asking quesions and seeking guidance. We did this before the birth via text, phone calls and emails. She was prompt in responding and always had the information we were seeking or found it for us quickly. During the labor process Terra was nothing but a rock star. She came to our home when we felt we needed the extra support, and guided us through delivery more than 24 hours later. Her soft but confident approach made us feel more safe and secure during labor. When we were anxious or feeling insecure, Terra was right there. It was comforting to look across the labor room and receive re-assuring looks or words of advice. After delivery, Terra came to our house again after a couple days to check in. She was able to answer all our new questions again. We feel like we started with a doula for support but ended with a friend or more so family. We cannot recommend Terra highly enough. She was simply awesome.”

— Matt

“Choosing Terra to be our doula was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Terra is knowledgeable, thorough, and one of the most caring people we’ve ever met. She made us feel extremely supported and informed. In the delivery room she calmly empowered me to do what my body was made to do. She encouraged my partner to be his best support for me by telling him what he could do to help and how to best care for me. She helped us know what was normal along the way and advocated for us throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Terra is SO good at her job and we will certainly be following up with her in the years to come!”

— Alicia

“We were so fortunate to work with Terra during the birth of our second baby. We reached out to Terra on the recommendation of my OB. We suffered a devastating loss during our first birth, and my OB suggested we look in to a Doula to provide emotional and physical support during the birth of our second baby. I will forever be grateful at my OB's suggestion, and extremely thankful that we found Terra.

Terra has the most beautiful calm presence. She made us feel totally at ease and when she could sense we were getting nervous or scared, she calmly reassured us that everything was normal and everything was going fine. We cannot imagine going through a birth without her by our side. My husband was originally concerned that he wouldn't be as needed with a Doula present, but that couldn't have been further from the truth. Not only did Terra support me by anticipating my needs and being by my side for the entire labor, but she also kept a close eye on my husband and reassured and encouraged him when he needed it. She didn't take over his role, she made it easier for him to fill his role in the delivery room by keeping a close eye on him, reassuring him and showing him ways to help me.

We also were fortunate enough to have Terra for some postpartum doula hours. She was amazingly helpful and always made me feel better and more confident, which is half the battle as a new mother! I have also given postpartum doula hours to a friend as a gift and she was so thankful for the support Terra provided.

I cannot recommend Terra enough. She is wonderful and made our second birth experience joyful when it could have been filled with fear and anxiety. We still talk about Terra regularly (even 18 months later!) and will always be thankful that she was there to help us when we really needed it.”

— Sophie

“Marcia was my doula as I gave birth to my second-born. It was my second water birth, but my first one attended by a doula — and without a doubt, it was Marcia’s presence and care that made my birthing experience vastly better this time around. She was attentive to me in the days and weeks preceding and proceeding childbirth, and when I went into active labor and let her know, she arrived at the hospital just minutes after my husband and I did. She was so caring, engaged, and calm, and she did everything I needed her to do for me without even being asked.”

— Sandy

“Having Leah as a postpartum doula was a great decision! Her calm, gentle manner was such a blessing in the midst of the chaos of first time parenthood. She is very knowledgeable in breastfeeding and postpartum care, both of which came in handy for me. Would recommend her to any soon-to-be parents!”

— Victoria

“We walked away from our labor and birth experience empowered and excited and that is in large part due to Marcia. Our biggest piece of advice for others now is “get a doula! email Marcia!”

Marcia could help with prep, positions, understood what was needed as support and could anticipate and act, was very respectful and responsive…[she] was the greatest nonjudgmental presence and just what we needed!

When contractions were 5 mins long she helped instruct changes that moved baby and got things back to normal pace again! She fed me oatmeal when I was busy in labor! She stayed as a calm presence and advocate when in after care! We loved having her to our home to talk through pre and postpartum experiences and expectations!

We told Marcia as much too— but we couldn’t express in any amount of words how much we appreciate her!”

— Beth