Testimonials
Tess & Nicholas
We met Jade as we were preparing for the birth of our first child. We shared with Jade about our previous miscarriages and fears related to birth. Her calm, understanding, and empathetic nature made us feel safe and cared for. Jade helped us write a birth letter and understand what to expect when going into labor and when at the hospital. When we later learned that our daughter was breech and we would have a planned C-section, Jade was there to help us again. We processed this new development with her, revised my birth letter, and she even met us at the hospital to have a tour of BB so we would know what to expect from the day of the c-section and the recovery period after. On the day of our daughter’s birth, Jade was in the room with us, reassuring me and taking amazing photos. She checked up on us at the hospital a few times as well. It was a great experience and I would recommend a doula, especially Jade, to anyone giving birth. It really was the best decision we made as part of our birth preparations.
Tess & Nicholas, june 2026, 4 months postpartum
Barbora
Working with Matilde during the pregnancy and birth was something we will carry in our hearts forever. It’s difficult to fully put into words what her presence, devotion, expertise, and care meant to us during one of the most transformative moments of our lives.
From the very beginning and throughout the entire birth, Matilde held such a grounded, calm, and deeply supportive space for both of us. During those long hours, she was not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but also fully present in a way that made us feel safe, seen, and deeply cared for.
Honestly, this birth would not have unfolded the way it did without her. Her support changed the entire experience for us, and we cannot imagine going through it without her by our side.
Tobias
As a partner, having Matilde with us during the birth was invaluable. She brought such a calm, steady presence into the room and supported both of us in ways I honestly don’t think I fully understood until we went through it together.
She knew exactly when to step in, when to guide, and when to simply hold space. Watching how devoted and present she was throughout the entire experience gave me a sense of trust and grounding that made all the difference.
I truly believe our birth experience would have been completely different without her. We’re endlessly grateful for her support, care, and the way she helped us welcome our baby boy into the world.
Barbora & Tobias, may 2026, 1 month postpartum
Lucie
I truly believe that hiring a doula is the best thing I've ever done for myself.
When I got pregnant, I thought I was pretty well-versed on the topic of pregnancy and motherhood, but only by working with Jade and Matilde of Birthjam did I realise the scope of what I actually needed to learn.
Between May and August, Jade and Matilde helped me understand and plan for Naomi's birth and for our postpartum period. I give our work together a lot of credit for how smooth the first few months with my daughter have been.
By hiring a doula, I wanted someone who would hold me but whom I wouldn't have to hold in return. I wanted someone who had knowledge of birth and pregnancy beyond the medical “worst-case scenario” bias. I didn't know it at first, but I needed someone who believed that the nature of birth is inherently positive and healthy.
I also wanted someone in my corner as I faced the Swedish medical system. I didn't want to have to fight for myself, my voice and my rights. Not on that day. I wanted the luxury of having someone whose sole purpose for being present at my birth was my and my child's well-being.
I did not want to be reminded of my foreignness, my blackness, my strangeness, my difference. These are aspects of my identity I carry with pride, but I wanted the chance to have them out of the way on the day I would bring my daughter into the world. I wanted a birth partner who would allow me that peace.
This is what I got, and more, with my doula, Jade.
Today, I am lucky that Jade agreed to remain a part of our lives. The bond we share, she and I, and the one she shares with her namesake, my daughter, Naomi Hokongciat Jade, is unique and more meaningful than I ever could have imagined.
To “the almighty” Jade, my Person of the Year 2025, thank you.
Lucie, January 2026, 3 months postpartum