Phone: (732) 239-7771 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 4 births and 1 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 16 years Postpartum Doula Experience: 12 years Area of practice: Holmdel, NJ Travel range: 30 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Would be willing to expand travel distances. Languages spoken: English
Working towards certification Specific certifications for the above: Previously certified by AAHCC currently working with a new birth organization.
Breastfeeding Certifications
IBCLC Lactation Consultant
La Leche League Leader
Was a hospital LC in L&D and Post Partum.
Childbirth Educator Certifications
Bradley
Specialized training or previous experience:
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
High risk
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Special services available:
Mother blessing celebrations
Acupressure and/or acupuncture in labor
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
Baby-led weaning
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Antepartum doula
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: La Leche League Conference Speaker and Conference Management. New Jersey Breastfeeding Task Force. Monmouth and Ocean Breastfeeding Consortium.
Postpartum limits/restrictions: No Cats, no smokers.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Highly recommend finding a Baby Friendly Hospital Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Don't know of any in NJ right now. Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $650 to $1250 Postpartum doula hourly rate: $35 Fee details: Stand alone birth doula fee is $950. Reductions can be made for classes taken and services can be added to enhance the doula experience. Sliding scales and payment plans available for clients with limited means for all my services. I believe $ should not be an obsticle to having a doula, natural birth or breastfeeding.
Client Testimonials for Mary Lou Moramarco
Tracy Singer
My husband and I enrolled in the Bradley Class taught by Marylou. This class was extremely educational, interesting and very well rounded. The class covered every aspect of prenatal care, including but not limited to, preparing for birth, labor and deliver as well as post birth and newborn care. The class was excellent and I have already recommended it to my friends. After completion of our class we learned how important it was to have a natural childbirth. We decided to hire Marylou as our birth doula to enhance our labor and delivery experience. Marylou is a very upbeat, encouraging and educated individual and we felt she would be the right person to have with us during labor. We spoke with her several times during the early stage of labor. When my labor began to intensify, we contacted Marylou and she was at our house within an hour. From the moment she walked in we felt comforted that she was there to assist. She was very encouraging and assured me that what I was going through was normal and that I was doing great. The encouragement really helps you move along. At the hospital, Marylou made sure that I was comfortable. She provided many different suggestions, some things that I knew, but couldn’t think of in the moment. Marylou was super encouraging, personable and helpful. Thankfully, I had my natural birth, everything went well and we had a beautiful healthy baby.
In addition to assisting during the birthing stages, Marylou assisted me with nursing. When I came home from the hospital, I had difficulty breastfeeding. I contacted Marylou and she was at my house that night. She helped immediately and my son was able to latch on and we were both happy. Whenever, I have a question about breastfeeding, Marylou is available and very qualified to answer all my questions. Over time, I have had a few issues but with the help and suggestions of Marylou they have all been resolved. My husband and I highly recommend Marylou!
My husband and I enrolled in the Bradley Class taught by Marylou. This class was extremely educational, interesting and very well rounded. The class covered every aspect of prenatal care, including but not limited to, preparing for birth, labor and deliver as well as post birth and newborn care. The class was excellent and I have already recommended it to my friends. After completion of our class we learned how important it was to have a natural childbirth. We decided to hire Marylou as our birth doula to enhance our labor and delivery experience. Marylou is a very upbeat, encouraging and educated individual and we felt she would be the right person to have with us during labor. We spoke with her several times during the early stage of labor. When my labor began to intensify, we contacted Marylou and she was at our house within an hour. From the moment she walked in we felt comforted that she was there to assist. She was very encouraging and assured me that what I was going through was normal and that I was doing great. The encouragement really helps you move along. At the hospital, Marylou made sure that I was comfortable. She provided many different suggestions, some things that I knew, but couldn’t think of in the moment. Marylou was super encouraging, personable and helpful. Thankfully, I had my natural birth, everything went well and we had a beautiful healthy baby.
In addition to assisting during the birthing stages, Marylou assisted me with nursing. When I came home from the hospital, I had difficulty breastfeeding. I contacted Marylou and she was at my house that night. She helped immediately and my son was able to latch on and we were both happy. Whenever, I have a question about breastfeeding, Marylou is available and very qualified to answer all my questions. Over time, I have had a few issues but with the help and suggestions of Marylou they have all been resolved. My husband and I highly recommend Marylou!