Joan Sherwood Birth & Postpartum Doula in Brooklyn, NY

Joan is extremely passionate about what she does. As a doula, she is compassionate and very sensitive to her client and their family’s needs. My daughter had pre-eclampsia and delivered four weeks early. This was my daughter’s first baby and my first grandchild. Joan’s depth of knowledge eased our anxieties and concerns, also that of other family members as she shared what to expect during the birthing process. She was calm, advised breathing techniques and provided emotional support before and after the birth. Joan advised breastfeeding and instantly observed the baby was not latching correctly and recommended a specialist. The baby had a tongue tie and lip tie. Which has now been corrected. We are grateful for Joan’s services and experience. Joan is simply the best at what she does.

— Georgia S.

Working with Ms Joan was and still is the best purchase/investment I made for my pregnancy. My pregnancy was not planned and I dealt with a tremendous amount of personal challenges. It was a time I went inward while trying to manage all that was in my head and on my heart. But having Ms Joan truly helped me clarify what it was that God wanted me to do. With such an overflow of emotions, it's very challenging at times to hear my sacred voice. And this was one of those times. Nevertheless, Ms Joan rode with me throughout the ENTIRE journey, and still is. My birth plan was non-traditional as I chose to give birth in Canada and to have a homebirth. Ms Joan was apart of the planning and preparing EVERY step of the way, connecting with my Canadian midwives and support staff. And even despite my birth preferences being thrown out the window due to some unforseen complications, I never felt stressed because Ms Joan had prepared me for ALL possibilities and pathways. Nevertheless, she was there, connected to family and friends the entire time, making this birth a holistic experience. Even now, Ms Joan and I are very much connected. Her support and services literally just continue through birth and life with baby. Not that birth is any easy feat, but it's temporary. All that comes after you give birth is continuous. And having a wealth of knowledge and support like Ms Joan is worth its weight in gold. Please feel free to reach out to me if you are considering hiring Ms Joan and would appreciate a first hand account. My email is Tlhenry2015@gmail.com. I truly hope mt review helps.

— Tiffany H.

My experience was excellent. She helped me through my whole birthing process from the beginning to the end. And she walked me through different birthing techniques that would help me feel at ease and feel comfortable while going through contractions. She was great overall and even after having my baby she still checks on me and my baby as well she’s just amazing at what she does.

— Kiana W.