Testimonials

We are in Bowling Green, KY and I found your website online. I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful Painless Childbirth CD. It was a godsend during my 42 hour unmedicated natural labor. My husband and I listened to the cd on a loop for the last 10 hours of labor during the most intense part. The cd was able to relax me and keep me focused. I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy (Noah Patrick Witty) on May 8th 2007 at 2:11pm. He was 7lbs 13ozs and 21 in long. I attached a few pics of him. Thanks again! I really felt like you were there with us in the delivery room helping to coach me along. My husband, I, and baby Noah love you! His color was wonderful at birth - he looked the same the day of birth as the next day and the next. He was also holding his head up on his own for several seconds the night he was born due to the fact we didn't have any drugs. Alisha Witty of Bowling Green KY

I wanted to recommend the birth and postpartum doula services of Giuditta Tornetta of Joy

I originally hired her to be my postpartum doula. My husband and I decided at the last

minute we wanted her at our birth. Luckily she was available to come to the hospital once I

was admitted after my water broke a week early before my due date. Giuditta was

instrumental in helping me deliver naturally without pain medication while being induced. She is very respectful of the parents' wishes and worked well with my doctor and nurses

during delivery. Giuditta really made the birth of my baby a wonderful experience. I

completely trusted her and she helped me focus on my breathing and what my body was

doing so that I really did not experience any pain. I know I couldn't have done it without her!

As for her postpartum care, she is phenomenal! I had interviewed 10 other doulas and

knew the moment I met her that she'd be the one for us. I also want to add that Giuditta's

references echoed my experience. They all adore her. I believe that she helped keep me

calm throughout the birth and afterwards which, I believe, helped result in a super calm/

easy baby. Giuditta really is the "baby whisperer." Giuditta helped me with breast feeding, baby care, infant massage and to top it all off she is a fabulous gourmet cook!

[Induced labor no epidural] It is just so hard to write because I feel nothing that I write can even come close to expressing the gratitude we have for you and the truly amazing person you are. K.

I was able to have a natural birth without any drugs or medical interventions due to the help and training provided us by Doula Giuditta.

She was here with me at home when I went into heavy labor at 7:30am, worked with me at home until we went to the hospital at 9:30 and our baby was born with the UCLA midwives at 11:41 am, all within only 4 hours. Afterwards I was able to walk myself to the recovery room, pushing the cart with my baby.

We can't recommend Doula Giuditta highly enough. The experience was amazingly wonderful, much like that written about Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (a great book, by the way!). Feel free to contact us through Giuditta for more information.

Thank you for getting me through a pitocin induced -- but epidural free! -- delivery. My husband and I had imagined going into labor at home, strolling on the beach, dining on a leisurely meal and then heading to the hospital to have our first child. So we were very surprised and scared to find out suddenly that I would have to be induced after going in for a routine doctor's appointment.

Your level head and sound advice kept us calm as the induction started. Most importantly, you made us believe I could get through labor without an epidural, in spite of the stronger contractions that come with induction. And your emotional and physical support as labor progressed made all the difference in bringing out little son into the world free of the side effects of paid medications.

Gabrielle, Tim & I are doing much, much better. As she is calming down she is getting more and more enjoyable. My sister came after you were here and she just loved the Moby Wrap. Thanks for all your suggestions, including the Moby wrap, toothbrush, papazan seat, tummy time, etc. You helped bring peace to our household. Gabrielle now goes to sleep every night at 7:30, wakes up for a peaceful meal at 10:00, a semi peaceful meal at 3:00, and then for the morning at 6:30. She sure is special. Have a great day......

In our case, we did not need a midwife -- with twins we necessitated a cesarean birth but our doula Giuditta helped us create a birth plan, get the babies latched on properly, advocated for and supported our desires in the hospital, and helped us tremendously after the birth with many things we needed to learn about babies. She spent so many nights just caring not only for our two beautiful daughters, but for mommy as well. She is so good with breastfeeding.

Giuditta, I cannot even begin to tell you how grateful I am that wefound you. I feel like we climbed a challenging and awe inspiring mountaintogether and you were the Sheppard that guided us. Much love, Justine

Dear Giuditta, Thank you so much for your support, expertise and sense of Humor during the wonderful moment of A's birth, Arno

Thank you so much for you help at the birth of our daughter Ngaire. Your knowledge and practical advice helped so much leading up to the birth and looking after Ngaire afterwards. With your help the labour and delivery went really smoothly and was a wonderful experience. I really appreciate all you did for us. I remember after the birth when they were weighing and measuring Ngaire, you were sitting at the foot of the bed, head propped in your hands just beaming and I thought "Here's a woman with job satisfaction."

When Giuditta started working with us, our baby was having weight gain issues and I was having breastfeeding problems. Even though we had taken the prenatal classes at our doctor's office, we were completely unprepared for the first weeks at home after our baby was born. After two months of coming to our house a few nights a week, she completely helped us turn everything around. By the time she left, I had no more pain when breastfeeding and our baby had become a happy, healthy (and heavy) baby! I'll never forget the first night she showed up - my husband and I were exhausted and insecure about everything relating to the health and welfare of our newborn daughter. That first night, she showed me a hold when breastfeeding which made it much easier to hold the baby, and then showed us how to swaddle and quiet our screaming bundle of joy. After that, she put my husband and I to bed. We both got a sound night's sleep and woke up to a delicious breakfast Giuditta had cooked for us in the wee hours of the morning. Without Giuditta, I don't know how we would have made it through those weeks without being miserable and exhausted. We miss her calmness, her insight and her delicious cooking! Elizabeth Saveri --- Matt Stevenson --- Edith Stevenson (3 1/2 months)

My child will know you forever as his fairy godmother. The calm love in the midst of chaos ,that brought my son into the world because of your insight and encouragement, will forever be a story that is retold throughout his life. My husband and I can not sing enough praises for the beautiful experience you helped us achieve in childbirth. We love you always. Baby Alexander -- Keshia Billingslea-Smith --- Erich Smith

I'll never forget the day Giuditta first came to help me with my newborn son. She was like a beacon of light during a very difficult adjustment time. Arriving with an open ear and an open heart, she carried bags full of fresh groceries that she effortlessly transformed into gourmet meals for the week. I immediately felt calmed and soothed by her presence. Her knowledge and experience is so vast - from breast feeding, to infant care and health, to mom's health and nutrition. What was supposed to be a month-long arrangement between us ended up continuing almost four months because I soon realized that there was so much to learn from her. I am so thankful to have had the blessing of her care and expertise. I am a much more relaxed, confident and calm mother because of her love, patience and guidance. I will miss our time together very much, but my new knowledge will always be with me. Jill

Dear Giuditta, I had to write and tell you how much I appreciate your Joy in Birthing CD. I listened to your CD just about every night before bed and practiced your techniques. As you know, I went home to Texas to have my second child and be with my family. I still felt your presence, though you were not with me during the delivery. I had to be induced with pitocin due to some complications. Your words gave me the courage and strength to endure nine hours of labor without an epidural. I gave birth to a healthy, 8-pound, 10-ounce boy! Jon and I thank you for guiding us again! Love, Kelley

We would not have wanted to go through it all without you. Your presence, support and calming techniques and positions made the birth of our son the most beautiful experience of our lives!

I want you to know that you have already brought such a warm and delightful experience to my time before our new arrival. You are a truly wonderfully unique spirit and I'm so grateful that you will be a part of special moments and

"I was nineteen years old and rubbing my belly, praying to God that my birthing experience would be a great one. A couple of months later my prayers were answered. A wonderful woman by the name of Giuditta Tornetta offered to be my Doula, and with both our hearts' passion towards a natural birthing experience, I gratefully accepted.

It was time and labor struck with its magic. Instead of being unaware of all that I was going through, Giuditta let me know ahead of time what I'd be feeling... from contractions ten minutes apart to "the ring of fire." Giuditta made me realize that a woman is built for the beauty of birth. I never knew i had so much strength inside me.

We went for a walk, later she massaged my back. When I thought I couldn't take it anymore, there she stood with a smile and a warm towel to place on my lower belly. She told me with a soothing tone that Leela was ready, so through my pain I knew I'd see my little girl soon. In the bath I cried throughout my contractions, I wanted to head towards the hospital and take whatever drug. She reminded me that was not what I wanted to do. Although I was weak and full of tears she remained calm, peaceful, beautiful and wise. If it was not for her I would have melted with pain getting to ten centimeters on a lonely hospital bed. We finally arrived at the hospital when I was eight centimeters. I thank God for giuditta, for her comfort and Doula remedies.

Leela was born drug-free and healthy. Doulas are a blessing and the experience will never be forgotten. It was the spiritual event I prayed for and received. If I ever do have another baby, by God's grace Giuditta will be by my side." Veronica and Leela.

"Giuditta really made the difference with my first few weeks with baby Eliot. As a single, first-time mother of a three week old baby whose pediatrician declared “colicky,” I found myself exhausted, stressed, and bewildered as to how to soothe this poor little screaming bundle. Giuditta came to our rescue. Her gentle manner and calming confidence relaxed me and my baby. Her practical nature was such a relief; she showed me simple and effective ways to calm my son and help him sleep, and gave me time to eat, rest, and run errands while she tidied my house. I was lucky to have found someone with such boundless compassion and acute sensitivity. She gave me a relaxing massage and helped with breastfeeding, and she noticed subtle cues from my infant and showed me how to be more aware of his nonverbal messages which revealed his preferences and needs. Her goal was transfer any useful knowledge and skills to me, and after just two weeks of Giuditta’s visits I felt much more confident and relaxed, and my baby felt more secure and calm. With Giuditta’s help, my three-month-old son and I have come a long way from a frazzled, terrified mother and wailing, terrified infant to a pair that can sleep together peacefully, play together, and really enjoy each other." D. + Eliot

Hi G, I want to thank you for taking such good care of my Mommy and Daddy when I was born. I know they really appreciated your help at the hospital and continue to appreciate your help at my house. You are very special to me. I love my doula!

Hi Giuditta, I want to thank you so much for helping me with breastfeeding. If it were not for you, my daughter would be a formula-fed baby. You were very patient in showing me the proper way to latch her on and never doubted that I could do it Your confidence in me was inspiring! You were wonderful as a doula, but as a post-partum doula, you are incredible! And what a cook! Thanks for everything. Anne Marie - CJ 's mom From a father's perspective, I can't imagine having gone through the birthing experience without your help and support. Your strength, knowledge and love for what you do are invaluable. I can't thank you enough for your contribution to our new family. Love, Rick - CJ's dad

"Dear Ditta, I know I thanked you a thousand times in person during the times we spent together, but I had to write so others can know what a priceless service you provide. Before meeting you, my idea of a doula was a stranger simply helping you to "breathe" during contractions. You proved me wrong. You made yourself so comfortable in my home that you felt like a sister, a mother and aunt all in one. Yet your skills and talents helped me faced the fears I had about childbirth and the reality of laboring. I was and still am amazed at the fact that hypnosis worked so well in helping me cope with the contractions. Whenever, I tell my friends about you, the hypnotherapy is the highlight of my conversation. I really could go on and on about you as a doula and the warmth you bring to your work. You are truly a gem and is priceless. My precious baby, Kumari and I thank you so much for helping to bring her safely into the world." Paulette and Kumari

"When my water broke a month before my due date, the hospital staff immediately wanted to put me on pitocin. I signed myself out against medical advice, went home and called Giuditta. Giuditta helped my labor to progress safely and naturally with the simplest and most pleasant of techniques, a nice long walk. During the walk she spoke with my husband and me about what we could expect throughout labor and helped us to keep our spirits light and hopeful with her gentle and good humored presence. Giuditta stayed with us throughout the day, showing us videos about labor and baby care, and helped my husband find ways to support me with massage and counter pressure. She gave us a CD of helpful meditations and encouraged us to take a nap and get fortified for the night ahead. As my labor progressed, she had me spend some time in the shower, letting the hot water relax me. Giuditta stayed with us constantly at the hospital, consistently being affirming, encouraging and kind to my husband and me. She helped us to make our own decisions about which medical interventions we wanted and encouraged us to advocate for ourselves with the hospital staff. Although in the end, I chose to have an analgesic for the pain, Giuditta's support prevented me from fearfully accepting pitocin, an epidural, and an episiotomy, none of which I needed, and my recovery was quick and easy. Looking back, I realize my husband was even more nervous and scared about childbirth than I was, and would not have been much support for me. Giuditta did not replace him, but helped guide both of us through the miracle of bringing our baby girl into the world with good humor and strong faith in my body's ability. Should we be blessed with a second child, I will start working with Giuditta earlier so that I can benefit from her self-hypnosis CDs and her wonderful, positive spirit."

"After giving birth for the very first time, I do not get how people do it without Doulas. Not just any Doula, but Giuditta Tornetta . She was there for me throughout the entire process and I couldn't have done it without her. My husband is in the Navy and I was blessed to have her assigned as my Doula through Operation Special Delivery. To tell you the truth , I was thankful my husband was deployed -- otherwise , it probably would not have been such a quick , painless, and unstressful labor. I just pray to GOD that she will still be a Doula so I can have her there once again for my next childbirth experience.

Also, the hospital staff were very shocked at the great work she did ; they had never seen a Doula so involved and a mother so pampered."

Joyful Birth is a wonderful childbirth preparation CD that creates a deep and delightful state of relaxation, comfort and confidence. It allows expectant moms to release their bodies to serenity and affirm to themselves their own inner power and peace, their ability to give birth, and their readiness to become a mother. Soft, gentle background music becomes part of the soothing energy of this guided journey into self, bringing an easy expectation for a beautiful and joyful birthing experience. I highly recommend it!

I just wanted to let you know that I rec'd the CD and find it very relaxing. I like the pace and the detail of the imagery. It puts me to sleep every night. A sleep deprived pregnant woman can be very dangerous. (It must work.) Thanks you, C. Schultz

“Very supportive and warm doula. I appreciate the help with the delivery.” Nurse Midwife, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, West Los Angeles, CA.

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Finally Someone who believes women can do it!, I am a mother of a 3 month old beautiful boy. When I was pregnant I was searching the web for some serious and loving information about the spiritual aspect of pregnancy and birth, and for someone who told me that it was possible to have a child painlessly. There are many websites, but this one excels in making a mommy-to-be feel like a goddess. There are so many articles and it seems I can go nearly every month and find something new and very encouraging and useful. I joined their newsletter and receive great info, even now that I am breastfeeding! I recommend it highly to any mommy! T.& L.

Thank you so much for your invaluable insight and constant support. It would have been very difficult to get through the many decisions we had to make without your help." Lisa and 9.8 lb Olivia

you are incredibly encouraging, especially when there isn't lots of support to be had....... thank you!!! janele Boomershine

FROM INDIA I have a good news to share with you- I am 25 weeks pregnant with my second child ! Your cd is of immense help, i listen to it regularly and enjoy reading your newsletters too.

"Dear Giuditta, It was good talking with you today. I want to let you know how wonderful your "Joyful Birth-Self-Hypnosis for a painless and joyful childbirth" is. I played it during the labor of my last two clients and they were able to completely relax. Actually I was able to rest myself !!! Your voice, your suggestions and the beautiful music really help create a peaceful atmosphere around the mother and her partner. After the birth, both mothers told me how much the visualizations helped them to cope with the contractions even when the CD was not actually playing. In short, "Joyful Birth" worked very well as a great relaxation tool !!!" Caroline Tirran Certified birth doula

"One birth with drugs, one without!! Talking to you made me feel more confident in my decision and gave me strength!" Miyoko

“… [while in labor] I used your technique the entire time, and I have to tell you, it worked!” Kelly Darbone, mother of Dawson, Dalla,s TX.

“[Giuditta Tornetta] She has the power we are looking for when we want heroes.” Linda Burnham, contributing editor, Artforum.

"I've been writing! At least 10 minutes every morning and I have 14 pages in my novel in just the last couple of weeks. It is becoming easier!!"R. Lee

"I’ve listened to the CD twelve nights now and it certainly has had a wonderful effect. You did such a beautiful job recording it. I started writing five days ago, starting promptly at 8:00 each morning and going 4 – 6 hours, making good progress. " L.R.

"Your Newsletter looks very professional, congratulations, also great visuals and articles. Keep it up." Lovingly, Doula Giselle "giuditta, your newsletter is fabulous and a great contribution to all of us. thanks." doula walker

I had to write again to tell you how much I really love and appreciate your site. Thank you, thank you , thank you for the wonderful, amazing gift that your site is to everyone! I am reading your information and am so excited about YOU! I have looked at so many Doula and Birth Educator Sites. Your site stands above them all! It empowers the mothers, it informs them, it awakens them, it is so wonderful. You are truly a spiritual healer of motherhood! Thank you. I have been doing my own contribution through free downloads of poetry. In prayer and meditation I ask Holy Mother and Holy Father to guide me to give peace to new parents to help show them the gifts they receive in their new babies. I am a new business with many dreams for reaching out to others. This is my labor of love...I know it is all about the love! I so much wish I could just hug you in person and tell you that seeing your site and reading your information has renewed my soul today! After reading so many sites bases on so much science and forgetting the soul, I am so overjoyed to see your site! I am bursting with JOY! Thank you for sharing your gifts!