Jessica Bready

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Westborough, Massachusetts
9 years of experience
5.0
About me

I’m a Homebirth midwife who also loves to serve as a doula. I have years of experience with unmedicated, natural births, but can also support in any context. I believe every birthing person deserves compassion, love, and kindness as they bring a baby through. I’m here to listen to your desires, help educate you on the options you have, and stand by you through your birthing/early parenting process. I’ve attended over 400 births and counting :) When not at a birth I spend my days playing with my son, hiking with my dog, cooking and exploring. Happy to help as a birth or postpartum doula, homebirth midwife, or lactation specialist.

Education

Bachelors (2013)

Certification and training

Birth doula certification, GoMidwife (2016)

Certified Professional Midwife, NARM (2020)

Credentials
CPM CD
Specialties
Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breech Birth Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Home Birth LGBTQ+ Midwife Support Mindfulness Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Newborn Exam Water birth
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

I offer prenatal counseling, birth and postpartum support. I am flexible and willing to work with your family’s individual needs.

Packages
Birth Doula Support
Includes virtual prenatal support, birth plan creation/education, in-person support at your birth and postpartum support via phone.
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Doula/Breastfeeding support
My goal is to help make your life easier in the early weeks. This might include breastfeeding support, pump set up/milk storage techniques, grocery shopping/pick up, meal prep, laundry, childcare, dog walks, etc.
$45.00
USD Per hour
Homebirth Midwifery
Includes all prenatal care, birth support, and comprehensive postpartum visits for mom & baby for 6wks after birth. I take on 1-2 home births per month and ensure each one is attended by two or more qualified midwives.
$6,000.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

If you're in search of someone well-versed in both holistic care and Western scientific knowledge, with a non-judgmental approach, Jessy is an exceptional choice. After interviewing three different midwifery practices, it became evident that Jessy Bready not only brought an incredible depth of experience but also had an extensive network of support to draw upon. I was looking for someone who had a warm, grounded presence, someone who could geek out about science while also delving into herbal remedies and the phases of the moon. Someone who truly saw the journey to motherhood as a magical union of heaven and earth. With Jessy, I experienced the most remarkable pregnancy journey. I cherished our monthly check-ups, which often included my husband, and were filled with questions and answers. She referred us to an excellent maternal fetal medicine doctor for all the tests I chose to undergo, including ultrasounds, which complemented our primarily non-hospital midwifery care. When the time for childbirth arrived, Jessy went above and beyond, assisting my husband in supporting me through my water labor. She provided gentle guidance and touch, and after about 30 hours of intense labor with no progress, we faced a decision. While I had dreamt of a homebirth, Jessy and her team helped me make the tough choice to transfer to the hospital for pain management at 3 am. She made me feel empowered for listening to my body and inner voice, rather than shaming me for not being able to proceed at home. Jessy joined us at the hospital, explaining the forthcoming procedures and seamlessly translating medical terminology for the doctors. Her confidence was evident, and the doctors respected her knowledge. While I believed our prenatal care was exceptional, it was Jessy's postpartum and breastfeeding support that truly amazed me. In the six weeks following our baby's birth, Jessy proved to be an invaluable asset to our family. She helped my milk come in, taught me how to latch, and provided emotional support. She even offered medical assistance when my blood pressure was slightly higher than normal. Not having to leave my home and venture into a doctor's office with my newborn for the first six weeks (except for our initial doctor's visit) was absolutely incredible! Having Jessy as a part of our birthing team was not only incredible for me but also for my husband and our baby girl. We are eternally grateful for the way she prepared us for parenthood, and we believe that everyone should have access to the level of care she provided. Although we didn't have a homebirth, my birthing experience was everything I had ever hoped for. Thank you, Jessy!!! <3

- Laura L.

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