Home Birth Testimonials

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Over half way through my pregnancy I started to question my original birth plan to deliver in a hospital after my provider seemed less than receptive to questions I had. A quick Google search and the practice’s name, It’s Your Birth, resonated with what I felt was previously lacking in my care, my ability to have choice. After meeting with Jenny for a consult I realized just how much I had been missing! Her knowledge, calming presence, and her practice of true informed consent was everything I didn’t even know I could have.

Prenatal appointments were just as much informative as supportive, never rushed. Birth unfolded as naturally as possible and even with an unexpected transfer postpartum I felt informed and in control. And for postpartum care, I truly cannot imagine not having the early in-home visits! As a first time mom it was incredibly reassuring to know I had an appointment with Jenny just around the corner through those first six weeks for all those little questions that Google just seems to add confusion to.

I feel so lucky to have had the experience I did as a first time mom and Jenny was a huge part in that!

~Kelsey

Jenny Zaner from It's Your Birth Midwifery Services, is just simply amazing. She was by far the best provider I've ever had. Jenny actually cares about you and your baby and goes above and beyond for you both. During the homebirth of my baby girl Jenny and her team were amazing! I had the homebirth of my dreams and felt so supported throughout my entire pregnancy and birth. I am forever grateful to have had this experience and will definitely use Jenny's services again if/when I have another child. ❤

~Melissa 

From the moment we met Jenny we knew she was the Midwife for us. She is professional, organized, full of knowledge, and just a great person to talk to. When you hire Jenny as your Midwife you will never feel rushed through your appointments. You will leave feeling informed, confident, and heard. She provides you with up-to-date evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions every step of the way. It is something incredibly special to have a care provider who genuinely cares about not just your physical health but your mental health as well. I highly recommend Jenny and will be forever grateful to have had her as my midwife.

~Brittany 

This was our first pregnancy and prior to getting pregnant my husband and I talked extensively about home birth- being in the comfort of our home with the people we love and building a team that cares for us. We were so blessed to find Jenny (thank you instagram). She was our safe place, she listened to all of our questions, let us make every decision, gave options and education material, informed consent, and when it came to the birth of our daughter, her and Paige were nothing short of amazing! Our sweet baby girl was born on her due date! I felt comfortable, confident and empowered. My husband and I were able to labor exactly how we wanted, Jenny and Paige gave us space to let my body work and when I needed a little help  Jenny was there with suggestions for new positions or  the peanut ball (taking me from 5cm to 10cm in 45 minutes).. when it came to pushing I wasn’t coached, I wasn’t told to wait, I wasn’t told “not yet”. Jenny supported me in every capacity again letting my body do the work. Just as it was designed by God to do. After Eisley was born we had our magical golden hour right in bed, Delayed cord clamping, Brendan had skin to skin while our bath was prepared and Eisley and I got to bond even further in the herbal bath. Jenny helped with breast feeding/latching and different positions. Our room was cleaned all while we were soaking up newborn snuggles in bed.

We felt supported, loved, cheered for, encouraged and just so thankful that God put Jenny in our lives. We can’t thank her and her team enough and can’t wait for the next time we get to have Jenny as our midwife.

~Brittany

We had the most amazing experience in January with Jenny and her awesome Team. We welcomed our fourth baby into our family. Jenny and her team are like family, helping you whenever you need it, leaving you alone whenever you want it and all that while letting you being in control about your birth. We never felt anxious about anything, it was just a smooth amazing time. Everything was well organized and everybody knew what they had to do, no hectic or loud voices. It was just the most amazing birth I had after three natural hospital birth. They changed our lives for the good and especially the life of our little girl. The bonding with her three siblings is deep and pure. If I ever get pregnant again I know who to call! Thank you for everything Jenny!

~Saskia 

I switched from my OB/GYN office to Jenny around the time I hit 3rd trimester, and it was the best decision I could have made for myself and my baby! The amount of personal attention and care Jenny gives is amazing, and I went from feeling overwhelmed and pressured by my previous care providers to calm and empowered with Jenny. She took the time to thoroughly discuss every question and concern I had, not just at the initial appointment but every single time I saw her. She always made time to give me her full attention and never rushed me. She took the time to thoroughly discuss the evidence and pros/cons of various tests and options, so that I could make truly informed decisions. I felt empowered to make the right decisions for myself and my baby without pressure. It's hard for me to really trust care providers, but Jenny is someone I can trust implicitly. At my labor she was calm, reassuring, and when I got to the point where I felt I had no clue what I was doing, her calm, reassuring guidance was exactly what I needed!

I can't wait until next time I'm pregnant and can be in Jenny's care from day one!

~Ana

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jenny and the services she provides.  From the moment you become her client you feel genuinely cared for, seen, heard, and safe and that’s simply, because you are.  Your appointments are tailored to you, as is your prenatal care because pregnancy is not one size fits all and Jenny recognizes and respects this.  There is no topic that is off limits and there is no such thing as a dumb question.  The decisions you make while under Jenny’s care will be made in full confidence as informed consent is one of her top priorities.  She offers a higher than top notch service and she truly is invaluable.  Jenny is as professional as she is personable and truly makes you feel like you’ve known her forever.  She becomes part of your family in a very short period of time and it is truly hard to say either,  “see you next time!” or “goodbye” to her at the end of it.  Should I have another child, there is no other way for me to birth other than at home with Jenny and her team.
It was an amazing experience all the way around.
You won’t be disappointed in your decision!

~Courtney 

I was initially planning a hospital birth for my first baby, but made the decision to pursue a home birth once I started asking more questions and realizing that my values and plans for a natural labor and delivery did not align with the hospital medical model. When I first interviewed Jenny as I searched for a midwife, I knew she would be perfect. I'm so grateful that she was able to take me on in the middle of my pregnancy. She is both professional and compassionate. Once I transferred into her care, I received true informed consent for every procedure and every part of the process during prenatal appointments, labor & delivery, and postpartum visits. I appreciated the hour long visits compared to the 7 minutes with an OB, which allowed enough time to answer my questions and check in on my physical and emotional health and my baby. The postpartum visits were also one of my favorite parts of the experience- After the birth of my baby of course! It's a truly empowering experience to be able to deliver my baby at home and be cared for by someone whose standard of care aligns with my values. thank you Jenny! Until Next time <3 

~Katie

If you are looking for a personal, judgement free birthing experience then look no further than It’s Your Birth. Jenny and her staff took the time to understand the birthing plan my husband and I set for ourselves and provided information that helped us every step of the way. There were many times when my husband and I had questions being that we were first time parents and Jenny would provide books, articles and other sources of information that helped in our decision making process. Not once did we feel pressured to make decisions. Instead Jenny would always emphasize that every choice was ours but that we were informed of the choices we made. I couldn’t have been more pleased with my experience. I was overcome with emotions during the last appointment knowing that I wouldn’t be seeing Jenny anymore. It’s not that I was afraid of being alone with my baby but more because of how well we were treated throughout the process. We felt so loved and cared for. I promise that you will not find a better midwife out there. My husband and I will definitely be using It’s Your Birth services in the future and I encourage anyone thinking about using a midwife for their birth to give her a call. We had the best home birth experience and We will never forget it!!

~Markisha 

I found Jenny on Google and her 5 star reviews convinced my husband & I to schedule a consultation with her. I was 28 weeks pregnant and thought it was too late to switch to her care.
After our consultation, my husband and I were confident she would be the best fit for us.
Jenny is kind, compassionate, respectful, professional, trustworthy, passionate and a wealth of knowledge. She truly is the best of the best. Not only was she amazing throughout the prenatal, labor/birth & postpartum care, but she has made an eternal impact on us by teaching us informed consent & empowering us to advocate for ourselves and our baby.
I’ve never felt safer or more cared for when I was in Jenny’s care and I’ll never settle for anything less.

Not only does Jenny care about your birth, she cares deeply for your overall health and well-being.
Thank you again, Jenny, for making my first birth experience everything I could’ve asked for and more. Your passion for birth and health make the world a better place.
We can’t wait for baby #2!!

~Julia

Having Jenny as our midwife was the absolute best decision we made. From the first time we met her, she made my husband and I feel listened to and cared for. She answered any and all questions we had. Her knowledge, experience, resources, and professionalism allowed us to feel confident in making informed decisions for our birth/baby. During my labor, her calming and peaceful presence was amazing. Having her care for me and my son postpartum was so comforting also. There are only positive things to say about Jenny. My home birth experience was such a dream come true and I hope more women get to experience it. We can’t wait to work with Jenny again in the future!

~Emily 

Jenny is an amazing midwife! The entire pregnancy I felt listened to, cared for, and like I really mattered. This kind of care is hard to find and not to be treated as a number. During my labor and delivery she was such a peaceful presence and did not rush any moments. The postpartum care is incomparable to a hospital birth, as I have had. I felt like royalty and was treated with so much love and respect. I would recommend Jenny to anyone! Giving birth at home is an amazing experience I pray many more moms would be able to experience.

~Brianna 

I had the privilege of being in Jenny’s care for my first pregnancy last year and we delivered in August. The entire pregnancy, we loved the care she provided and the knowledge that was shared with us. We were always empowered to make our own choices and given true informed consent on everything. But let me tell you that our experience during labor an delivery was unbelievably incredible. Her and her team showed up to our house and were a well oiled machine. I can honestly say that I would not consider ever having another midwife take care of me for pregnancy and delivery. The whole thing from start to finish was amazing. She is a professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy birthworker who cares deeply for the journey of each mother she encounters. We can’t wait for our second baby to be on the way and do it all over again.

~Emily 

The decision to have Jenny as our homebirth midwife was the best decision we could make! Jenny is such a wonderful and impressive person. She is highly educated, she gave us all the information and also the freedom we needed, to make the best decision for our family without any judgement. She trusted me and my body (when others didn’t) and her calm and confident way of taking us through OUR birth story was all we needed to welcome our baby on a special and unforgettable way. There was no question unanswered, she was there whenever we needed her and she gave us strength and confidence not only for the birth but for a lot more to come. If you choose to have a home birth, make sure to choose Jenny!

~Natalie 

Jenny Zaner was our postpartum midwife. We moved from Germany to Michigan and I gave  birth in Royal Oak. Jenny was my personal superhero. We wouldn"t know what we have done without her. She helped us so much, I was able to call her 24/7. She answered all my questions so quick, gave me a lot of self-confidence. She was so amazing to our child, so respectful and full of love. It was the best decision to have her as our midwife. I can highly recommend her! She is the best midwife I know. Thank you Jenny!

~Jenni

I wish there were more than 5 stars to give to Jenny with It’s Your Birth. She and her team are deserving of so many accolades. The passion she has is incredible. Passion not only for the timeless art of midwifery but passion for her clients and their family. She is respectful, honest and trustworthy. Things that are so important when choosing a birthing team and midwife.
Throughout my entire pregnancy, Jenny took all the time I needed to discuss more than just typical matters. She helped work through anxieties, concerns, healthy habits and was the best open ear and kind shoulder when I needed consolation from all the craziness that happened in 2020.
I know that our next birth, the moment I see that “positive” on a pregnancy test, I will be calling Jenny. She is THE best.
~Rebecca

 From the first time I met Jenny to see if she’d be a good fit for our midwife for the birth of our first child, I knew Jenny was the perfect person to help bring our sweet daughter earthside. Jenny is strong in her beliefs, incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, and intuitive, and she had the experience, education, data, and protocols that made me feel safe and reassured with her from the start of our journey together. We started seeing Jenny right when I found out I was pregnant, and my entire prenatal care was comprised of informed consent, respect, the freedom to make only the choices that we were comfortable with, and tons of love, encouragement, and philosophy on what the female body is capable of when working in harmony with baby for a home birth. Jenny took care of my daughter and I in the exact way that I needed and envisioned. My whole pregnancy I felt cared for, respected, and listened to. During labor and birth (which was the hardest and most intense thing I’ve ever done), Jenny made sure baby and I were both safe and she respected the way that I wanted to give birth. She helped me step into my power and trust the wisdom of Ruth and my body to be able to give birth at home, even when I felt like I couldn’t do it. After birth, she and other midwives took care of me, Ruth, and my husband (cleaned up, did laundry, made me and baby an herbal bath, offered to get us food delivered, got our bed ready for rest and sleep) and honored what we had just experienced. In my postnatal care, Jenny provided my daughter and I support 6 weeks postpartum (and helped me with a lactation consultant) to make sure we were both healthy and progressing as we should. I am so thankful for Jenny as my midwife, my home birth, and the whole experience that made me a mom. ❤️

~Jacklynn

 From the initial meeting I knew that Jenny was the midwife for us. Her sense of calm and no-BS-attitude made me feel like she could handle any scenario. I was thankful for long appointments focused on education, discussions, and providing options - she truly made me feel in charge of my body and my pregnancy. The postpartum home visits were such a relief. Not only did she help me figure out nursing and calm my new mom worries, but she took her time to discuss how things were going for us and actually followed up. Jenny’s team for the birth itself was INCREDIBLE and I can’t say enough great things about them. Their expertise helped me calmly progress through a very long labor (on a holiday!) to safely and joyfully have an unmedicated home birth. I was determined to birth at home and they pulled out every single trick in the book to help me achieve it while always communicating about my options and monitoring the health and safety of both me and baby. I felt surrounded by a protective feminine energy, supported and cared for, and ultimately so incredibly powerful. It was a beautiful experience and I’m so thankful!

~Kristi

Where to begin? The whole experience can be summed up in Jenny’s business name- “it’s your birth”-I truly felt in control of my birth experience. I was so grateful for the amazing amount of patience that Jenny has and how she works with each person to provide expertise and takes care of them with the utmost care. I have already referred her to so many people and will continue to do so. She was quick to answer questions and provided insight given all of the options available. We had a successful home birth and she provided a calm and encouraging environment. The post-natal care was more intensive than any medical model. She visited us and checked up on us multiple times after the birth. What a great experience! Thank you!

~Rachel 

"Our experiences with Jenny have been excellent. She attended the birth of my son over ten years ago as a student. When we found out we were expecting our 2nd child Jenny was at the top of my list of interviews. After the first consult we knew she was (still) the best fit for our family.  She had the same love and warmth that we felt before. Jenny is full of knowledge and education. She empowered us to make decisions about our birth/baby and encouraged informed consent. We had a beautiful home birth thanks to Jenny, Amy, and Kathleen. If you are in search of a home birth midwife Jenny is cream of the crop!"

~India

Our pregnancy and birth experience with Jenny could not have been better. She is fiercely researched and educated. She trusts you and your body which in turn allows you to trust her. She will give you ALL of your options without her opinion or judgement. Her patience, flexibility and availability during prenatals, birth, and postpartum were deeply comforting. I never felt rushed or like I was just a number or task. I felt secure within her care and I don’t believe there is anything more important than that.

~Erica

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J.P. Photography

"Jenny was the best gift to our family! It was my 2nd birth and my husband’s 1st. He was very unsure about a home birth, but with Jenny’s knowledge he was put to ease. I was able to natural deliver a 11.6 lb baby boy in my own house. The experience was peaceful and more special than I had imagined. Jenny continues to check in and come to your house weeks after the birth.
The first time you meet her, you’ll see her passion and love for others. I honestly say I had no problem putting all my trust into her and her team. Thank you Jenny!"

~Kerry 

"Not enough words can describe how amazing Jenny is. She is so smart and continues to educate herself to better help people too! We are so grateful to have her in our lives! If it wasn't for her, we would of had a completely different birth experience and not in a good way! I had no idea I even had other options for my birth! Even though I did end up going into the hospital (maternal exhaustion) she was with us for support and gave us the advice we needed to stay strong. When she went home herself to rest, she was only a phone call away and I swear it only rang once before she answered. She gave me my voice and gave me the confidence to ask questions and ask why nurses/doctors were doing the things they were doing when most of the things were unnecessary. I felt strong to say no! Jenny is perfect. The world needs more people like her in it! She will absolutely be at our next birth! Hopefully soon!"  😆😘~Britanny 

"Its Your Birth",  the name of Jenny's Midwifery services describes it all and is the perfect representation of how she  provides care for her patients. She is nothing short of extraordinary. After several "disagreements" about my prenatal care with my current OBGYN, and taking a hypnobirthing class,  I decided to reach out to Jenny about the possibility of doing a home birth. She was kind and warm and made me feel supported in my birth plan. She was also nonjudgmental with any of my wishes (which was refreshing) and informed me with facts pros and cons. After my one on one meeting with her I decided to hire her as my midwife, just 4 weeks before my due date! I was so glad that I did. She allowed me to have exactly what I wanted for my birth (a calm atmosphere, supportive of my decisions, water birth, and a natural welcoming of my baby earthside). Her followup care makes you feel comforted and at peace that you are doing everything right (especially with your 1st born!) I can't thank her enough for her understanding, attention to detail, recommendations and passion for her profession. She truly was a blessing to our now family of three, and anyone would be lucky to have her as their midwife."

~Sarah

"If you are on the fence about hiring Jenny as your Midwife, we hope this review will help you make a decision. Jenny, as well as her delivery team, are nothing short of amazing. From pregnancy to postpartum, Jenny demonstrated consistency and professionalism.  

Throughout the pregnancy, she was patient, non-judgmental, knowledgeable and demonstrated excellence around informed consent. Each time we left her office, we felt more informed about our rights and choices as parents and about childbirth.  

Fast forward to delivery day...Jenny was prompt, calm and responsive. Her team made it to our house in a timely fashion and they all exuded confidence, patience and unwavering support. We were beyond impressed and continued to thank them for their care.

Jenny is a phenomenal woman with a beautiful soul and genuine spirit. Her level of care is top-notch and there is not a better person the universe could have sent us to deliver our baby! We hired her to be our Midwife to ensure a safe and peaceful birth; in return, what we received was priceless. Her knowledge and expertise changed our lives and she will certainly be our Midwife for any future deliveries. Without reservation, we highly recommend her as a competent and caring professional to deliver your baby!  

Don't hesitate, hire her...you won't regret it."  

-Tara & Lee

"Jenny was one of a kind. Easy to talk to, super knowledgeable and she left us with a desire to do more research into questions we had instead of simply giving us her opinion. The prenatal care was very personable and the post par-tum care was unmatched by any other modern practice. We were sold on the first consultation and she will be our midwife for as many children that we are destined to have."

~Darrien

"When my husband and I found out we were pregnant at 5 weeks we knew right off the bat we wanted a home birth and we wanted a qualified midwife. We found Jenny! We met for a free consultation/first meeting and we instantly fell in love with her. Over the next nine months Jenny was amazing; she was supportive, informative, compassionate and most importantly 

professional. I ended up having pre eclampsia at the very end of my pregnancy and she strongly encouraged us to go to Henry Ford WestBloomfield to give birth because we were no longer considered a risk free pregnancy. But she was still with us through it all. It wasn’t the birth we had hoped for nevertheless she supported us every step of the way and then some. Even though we couldn’t end up having our home birth she was still our midwife, she still attended our birth at the hospital, gave us advice during the birth when we asked it, visited us post birth in the hospital, and she came to our house post birth for our postpartum check ups. Her holistic knowledge is astounding and if she doesn’t know something she’s not afraid to seek out other professional help and do the research to learn more. My husband and I truly love Jenny, we trust her with the most precious life in our lives; our baby. Having Jenny Zaner as our midwife was the best choice my husband and I made and we will be planning to use her midwifery services for our next pregnancy and birth."

~Shannon 

"We just gave birth to our fourth child in our home with Jenny as our midwife. I had our first three children in the hospital with an ob/gyn and I knew this time around I wanted something different. I wanted to be in control yet supported in my own home surrounded by calmness, comfort and love. Jenny and her team brought so much calmness and security into my home while empowering me to do what I was made to do! Besides her wonderful support during birth, her prenatal and postnatal care is like nothing I’ve had before. Jenny goes above and beyond and is very thorough. Having her visit the weeks after birth made all the difference in my physical recovery and mental well being. The whole experience was truly amazing. I’m so very grateful for Jenny and her devotion to women, mothers and midwifery."

~Aya

 "My husband and I are so grateful to have had Jenny as our midwife throughout our pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. From the first time we spoke on the phone I knew I wanted her to be our provider. Her knowledge of and passion for birth and babies made it very easy to be comfortable around her. All of our appointments were very thorough, and I always felt I could reach out to her with any questions/fears/concerns. Being able to build a relationship of trust with my provider was very important to me, and Jenny made that easy from the start. 

     Although our birth did not go as planned, I know Jenny and her team did everything they could and exhausted every resource while keeping baby and I healthy before transfer to the hospital. Our transfer was swift and non emergent, and I was so grateful Jenny was able to be with us at the hospital and help us navigate our remaining options. That really allowed me to still feel empowered by the experience even though plans had changed. I felt so supported by Jenny and the team, I knew everything would be okay. Although our son did have to arrive via C-section due to malpresentation, the OB did say I would be a good candidate for a VBAC- and we would absolutely choose Jenny as our midwife next time if baby and I remained low risk. I am so thankful for our whole experience and would absolutely recommend Jenny to any of my friends/family exploring out of hospital birth." 

~Bree 

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 Yamile Branch Photography 

"Jenny, our midwife, was absolutely wonderful to have during my entire labor and delivery. She’s trained as a home birth midwife but when I went into labor at 36 weeks and wasn’t eligible for my home birth, she gave the best advice to head to Henry Ford as a backup and natural option. I could not have imagined NOT having her in the room with us for the entire process. Her constant reminders that I was doing amazing and that my body was doing exactly what it was supposed to do was JUST what I needed to hear in those hard moments. I am so grateful we chose her to be such a huge part of bringing Devin into the world."

~ Amanda

"I will be forever grateful to Jenny for helping to provide me with what I will always remember as one of the most empowering experiences of my life.  She is an amazing midwife and provided invaluable information throughout my pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods.  I greatly appreciated the unbiased and thorough information she provided to help me make the best decisions for me and my baby throughout the last 10 months.  She taught me so many new things and made subjects, which could have easily been overwhelming, super easy to understand.  The encouragement from her – and her team – during the birth was fantastic.  They added to the peaceful environment, exactly as my birth plan laid out, that allowed me to have the best birth possible.  Her attention to both me and my baby since the birth has also been exceptional.  I will miss her being a part of our lives after the 6 week mark and that alone says a ton about the type of person she is, and the phenomenal service(s) she provides."

~Vanessa 

 "Jenny is the best! She is knowledgeable and truly caring. Her prenatal care is comprehensive and respectful, her post partum care is well beyond any at a hospital or doctor. She and her team were absolutely amazing at the birth itself. I felt cared for like I was a queen and empowered like I was a superhero! Jenny is a fountain of natural knowledge and so encouraging. She taught me so much about my body and it's abilities to grow and birth a new human being. I will always recommend her!"

~ Liz 

 "It is possible to feel empowered while having a hospital birth and Jenny helped with that tremendously!  I knew I would be delivering at a hospital due to some complications; and prior to meeting Jenny, I was uninformed and terrified of birth. Tim and I decided to hire Jenny as our birth doula and she presented us with her wealth of knowledge and numerous resources so that we could be informed consumers throughout pregnancy and labor/delivery.  She was there to answer every question we had along the way. She supported Tim while I was in labor, and she was there to encourage me while I delivered Jacob. Within minutes of his birth, Jenny helped Jacob establish a proper latch for breastfeeding and we have had a successful breastfeeding relationship ever since!  We also hired her to be our post-partum midwife and we are so thankful we did.  After we had been discharged from the hospital, she recognized some health issues in both Jacob and I that needed medical attention, and without her checking on us our situation could have been much worse. We felt truly supported, confident, and at ease knowing we had an expert on our birth team and we would highly recommend her to anyone!"

~Jackie and Tim

"On June 9th, I was lucky enough to have Jenny as part of my birth team! She was so supportive and helpful throughout my labor, giving encouraging words and even holding my hand as I braved the waves of pain that would soon bring my baby to me! Thank you for not letting me give up!"

~Ashley 

"We will be better parents because of what we learned from Jenny. Neither myself or my wife knew much about home birth, or birth in general, until we took Jenny's class last fall. We watched every video and read every book until we knew as much as we thought we needed to on the subject. We learned enough, we thought, that we opted for a home birth — for several reasons.Jenny as a teacher, and person, is so thoughtful and so knowledgeable and passionate about the subject that she makes you feel at ease about the entire process. We were perfectly comfortable with having our child in our home after all of the knowledge we gained from Jenny. We established a birthing plan, and set up a contingency plan in case transport to a hospital was deemed necessary. Those were the most important things to us. We wanted to have our child in a serene environment, and Jenny assured us that would happen.The entire process didn't go as we would have liked — we ended up having our daughter, Josephine Evelyn Norma Davis, at Troy Beaumont Hospital due to some complications. Jenny remained by our side every step of the way — from bringing us food 15 hours before Josephine was born, to helping Lisa with the first latch for Josephine's first feeding. The hospital did honor the majority of our birthing plan, and Jenny was available for any questions we had.We highly recommended Jenny for anyone who wants to have a home birth, or anyone who'd like a skilled, passionate midwife present on the road to child birth."  

~Lisa and Jay  

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"This is what a home birth should be!  My husband and I had a vision for what we wanted our 3rd child’s birth to be like, and our midwife Jenny brought it together perfectly.  We could not be happier for choosing to put our trust in Jenny and had a beautiful experience. Jenny is so caring, sincere, and professional that she put us at ease right away. She takes her job very seriously and is so good at it.  We loved the home visits for prenatal and post-natal care and enjoyed just relaxing, having a cup of tea with her and talking about life. Jenny is very knowledgeable and would readily research any question she did not already have the answer to.  Our visits with her made us more confident and secure going into the birth.  I suspect most expectant mothers contemplating a home birth are looking for the strength, encouragement, and confidence needed for an amazing delivery experience and Jenny gave me all of those. I especially liked how Jenny gave me access to all my records and progress through her midwifery portal. I could look up FAQ, print forms, or update my file remotely…a great use of modern tools.  This new, tech-savvy way of record keeping is the future of midwifery and Jenny is already with it.Our daughter Silvana’s birth was calm and beautiful and we thank Jenny for that.  We trust her completely and absolutely love her.  We will definately will be hiring Jenny again for our next birth. Thank you Jenny!"

~Eryn and Mark 

"We knew from the minute we met Jenny that she was the midwife for us. We chose home birth for many reasons but one was so we could have a relationship with the person who would be assisting us with bringing our child earthside-Jenny was very supportive and provided outstanding, personalized care. We felt very prepared for labor and delivery and as a result have such an amazing birth story. Post-natal care was also outstanding-we struggled with breastfeeding and the support we received from Jenny surpassed our expectations and we can't help but think it's related to the fact that we are still breastfeeding 2.5 years later!"

~Elizabeth 

"Jenny and her team were absolutely wonderful. We used a different midwife for each of our three births and Jenny was by far our favorite. She was a wealth of knowledge, a compassionate listener, incredibly competent, thoughtful, thorough, and a joy to be around. She was incredibly respectful of our family and our choices, and did an excellent job providing us with any research or information we needed to guide us through some of the hard decisions every parent has to make. We looked forward to every visit we had together. She is truly gifted as a midwife and we wholeheartedly recommend her."
~Rachel and Brandon  

"We chose to have a home birth with our second child. After interviewing many midwives, we found Jenny. She was able to provide me with not only the option of an autonomous choice on how and where to birth my baby, but created an amazing start to a journey we will cherish forever. Through out my pregnancy with Emilia, I was provided unbiased informative guidance, and unconditional support from Jenny. Thank you, Jenny, for helping us create such a beautiful birthing experience!"

~Sarah and Chad

  "After an uneducated hospital experience in 2009 with our first son, my husband and I knew that we wanted a different experience, a better experience with our second. I didn’t have a horrific or traumatic delivery with my first born; I just wanted a natural birth with more control and a less invasive medical staff. Enter Jenny. My skeptical husband jumped onboard after our consultation.  Jenny eased all the uncertainties we (he) had and we eagerly began our home birth journey.I can’t brag about our experience enough. It was flawless. From the home visits to the birth of our second son, Jenny was wonderful.  She is well educated and brings years of experience with her.  Jenny truly wants the best experience for you and your baby and this is evident from the moment she becomes your midwife.What an amazing story I have. I was able to deliver my own baby safely in a birthing pool at home.  Nothing beats that. Nothing.  Jenny made this possible and we are forever grateful."

~Megan and Brandon 

"It is said that a midwife will witness many births during her career, but a mother will only have one particular experience with her child's birth. It is up to the midwife to make that experience the most memorable and positive for that mother as possible. These words summarize our great midwife, Jenny Zaner. 
Due to extenuating circumstances, my husband and I were unable to find a midwife until late in my pregnancy with our eigth child. After having searched in vain, we were recommended to Jenny through an acquaintance. We spoke with her and she agreed to meet with us to see if we were a good "fit."
From the moment we met Jenny, my husband and I were impressed by her knowledge and professionalism which permeated her midwifery practice. We were quite impressed by Jenny's knowledge in all of the various aspects of pregnancy/birth. Any questions which we had regarding pregnancy/birth, Jenny was thorough in answering. If she didn't have the answer or wanted to give us more information, Jenny didn't hesitate to consult with her conferrers in order to give us additional facts.
When "D day" finally arrived, Jenny was there every step of the way offering quiet and strong support. She was very respectful of our "space" and gave my husband, children, and I ample time to meet the newest member of our family. It was a birthing experience I (we) will always treasure. 
Additionally, Jenny provided the most thorough postpartum care that I have ever received postpartum with eight children. She took extra time and care to ensure that baby was thriving and that I was adjusting to new motherhood as well. I was saddened when our visits were over as she was so refreshing to be around with her contagious enthusiasm for birth and all things related to it. 
In closing, my husband and I cannot begin to express our deep gratitude to Jenny for her superb care and highly recommend her to anyone seeking superb midwifery care."

~Maria
 

"My husband and I first met Jenny when we attended her 12-week Bradley Birth class, in preparation for the birth of our first son.  I felt very connected to Jenny after the first class – I subscribed to her way of thinking, enjoyed the manner in which she interacted with her students, and found her to be knowledgeable, convicted and yet humble.

After an in-hospital birth at an alternative care unit for my first son, I knew that I would plan for a home birth if I became pregnant again. When I found that I was expecting my second child, I knew immediately that I wanted Jenny to attend my birth, in my home. My husband and I talked things over for a few weeks, and he agreed. When we had an initial consult with Jenny, in our home, she encouraged me to interview other midwives as well, to ensure that we made an informed and appropriate choice for our family. I love the way she is always so open-minded and focused on what’s best for the expectant mother, baby, and family. Ultimately, we chose Jenny, as I knew we would. I looked forward to every prenatal visit with Jenny, as we both really enjoy talking “birth and babies.” She always answered my questions honestly, wasn’t afraid to acknowledge if she didn’t have an answer for a question, and always followed-up in a timely manner with information to satiate my interests/concerns. I really appreciated the way that she entrusted the ownership of our own birthing experience to us, and that she offered to be there in any capacity we may need.I went a few days past my “estimated due date,” and Jenny kindly replied to my anxious texts, always knowing what to say to relieve my anxiety, to refocus my energies inward and respect my baby and my body. She encouraged me to enjoy my final days as a family of three. My birth was beautiful and uneventful. Jenny and the rest of my birth team were absolutely wonderful.

Jenny offers, in my view, the very best balance of supportive and hands-off care. When my husband was away from the birthing pool, She was nearby and applied pressure to my hips per my request. And yet during my most tenuous moment, my husband relayed to Jenny that I wanted her to tell me what to do to get comfortable. Jenny quietly replied, “Listen to your body, Mel.” I was greatly displeased at the time, but after another uncomfortable contraction repositioned myself to comfort. After the fact, I was grateful that she trusted me, respected my body, and empowered me to do the same. 

 Settling in after the birth was euphoric. I adored the way Jenny respected and handled both my brand new baby and myself.

I looked forward to each and every postpartum visit, knowing that I’d get to see Jenny and talk about the birth, my body and my sweet baby boy as much as I wished! I can’t articulate enough goodness about Jenny and the care and support she provided. If you’re considering having a home birth, I highly recommend scheduling a consult with Jenny – you won’t be disappointed!"

~Mel and Kevin
 

   "In 2008, Steve and I were expecting our first child.  We were excited about our upcoming birth and after lots of research we decided that a natural birth was the best option for our family.  We decided to hire a doula.  After interviewing several we fell in love with Jenny and her passion for birth.  Jenny was very informative and respected all decisions we made in regards to our birth.  We had a wonderful birth in April of 2008 and couldn’t have asked for a better doula and now friend.In 2010, we were expecting our second child and knew that we wanted Jenny at the birth as our doula.  I went into labor at home and Jenny joined us for labor at our home until we decided it was time to go to the hospital.  We made it to the hospital with an hour to spare before our baby was born.  Once again, Jenny was there to support us and our birth choices. In 2012 we were expecting our third child and this time we wanted a homebirth.  After interviewing midwives and having a wonderful experience with Jenny in the past, we decided to hire her as our midwife.  Once again, this was the best experience and decision that we had made! Jenny is a wonderful, informational, passionate and  caring person with a beautiful soul!  Our family is blessed to have had her at all three of our births and would recommend her to our closest of friends."

~Connie and Steve

"Jenny’s services as a doula were invaluable during my pregnancy. Her vast information armed us with insight. She helped us define our birthing experience. She empowered us with knowledge and gave me the courage to have a natural birth. Jenny met with us at length during my pregnancy, answered all of our questions, and provided resources and informative materials.  With her assistance, I drafted a birthing plan, dealt with hospital staff and anxious relatives. She prepared us for the best and worst case scenarios.  With Jenny, interventions during my labor were minimized; my voice was heard. I’m eagerly awaiting our next opportunity to hire Jenny as a midwife."   
~ Nichole  
 

  "Hiring a doula was the best thing we did for my pregnancy, and hiring Jenny was the best thing we've ever done! Jenny was great through out our whole pregnancy; her wealth of knowledge is absolutely amazing. Having her by my side while I was pushing our baby out was a true blessing. She was the calm in the storm. When things were getting out of control in labor and delivery she was able to keep me calm and let me know that I was okay and could have my baby on my own. We definitely plan on hiring Jenny for our next pregnancy - maybe by then she will have a different role in our pregnancy, that of the midwife!!! Thank you Jenny, we truly appreciate everything you did for us!!!" 
~Amanda and Paul 

"After having a medicated labor and birth the first time around, I was determined to find out as much about labor and delivery that I could to have the natural birth that I wanted for my next child.  Three and a half years later, and now a Doula myself, I couldn't not have one for this delivery.  After interviewing a couple of Doulas, I knew Jenny was the right one for our family.  I felt like we had known each other for years after the initial interview.  Jenny will make sure that you know what is going on throughout your pregnancy and birth, and will be there to answer any and all questions along the way.  If I can convince my husband to have any more children in the future, Jenny would definitely be first pick to support us through the experience again.  Thank you so much Jenny for being there to enhance the outcome of my delivery.  Hope to see you again in a couple of years!"
~Faye, Mike, Elliot and baby Ethan   

 "I am so happy that we chose Jenny as the doula for the birth of our daughter.  Jenny is a caring and knowledgeable advocate for the natural birth process.  She was there to assist us before, during and after the birth.  Having Jenny there really enhanced our birth experience."
~Severine and Brian
 

 "Having Jenny as our doula was a wonderful experience!  The information she shared with us throughout the pregnancy and after the arrival of our daughter was immensely helpful.  She was available to share support and knowledge with us whenever we needed it. Having Jenny as a doula is something I would recommend to any family expecting a child!"
~J & C