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Marlene Gonzalez

Mamakay Doula

Toa Alta, PR   Service range 49 miles

http://www.mamakaydoula.com

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Birth Fee

$300 to $1000

Postpartum Rate

$20 to $35

Indigenous/Aboriginal Doula

Availability Remarks: A minimum of 4 hours must be booked for postpartum visits. Payment plans are available.

Birth Fee

$300 to $1000

Postpartum Rate

$20 to $35


Birth Doula Experience

1 years and 9 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

1 years and 6 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings - Certified Birth & Full Spectrum Doula

Doula Training

  • The Bee Mom Project, December 2023
  • Family Trees Birth Programs, August 2024
  • Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, October 2024

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 2 to 3 births and 2 to 3 postpartum families

Postpartum limits/restrictions: n/a

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Some doctor's in Puerto Rico do not accept doula's in the birth room. Please verify with your doctor.

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Antepartum doula support
  • Aromatherapy
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

I have provided free, donation based & low cost, birth, postpartum doula service and childbirth education classes for multiple families in need.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Fee Details

Bilingual. Fluent in English & Spanish. I include child birth classes in each doula package. To hire for only the birth, a birth and comfort measures class is required. Virtual & in person. Payment plans are available.

Service Area

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Toa Alta, PR Service range 49 miles

Certifications for Marlene Gonzalez

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Client Testimonials for Marlene Gonzalez

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Brianna Lis

12/6/2024

Marlene went above and beyond, leaving a lasting impression on my heart. Though we were separated by distance, Marlene made me feel deeply seen, cared for, and supported during one of the most vulnerable times in my life. My pregnancy turned out to be more challenging than expected. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and, after 16 hours of labor, underwent an emergency C-section—far from the natural birth I had envisioned. Marlene was there every step of the way, preparing me with exercises, healthy routines, and guidance to increase my chances of the birth I hoped for. When things didn’t go as planned, I felt disappointed in my body, as if it had failed me. Marlene’s unwavering emotional support became my anchor. She met my frustration and self-doubt with empathy and kindness, helping me reframe my thoughts. She reminded me that my strength wasn’t defined by how I gave birth but by the love and care I was giving to my baby. Her words helped me let go of what I couldn’t control and focus on the beauty of my journey, even with its challenges. During moments when I felt irrational or overwhelmed, Marlene grounded me. She validated my feelings and reassured me that everything I was experiencing was normal. She didn’t just support me—she also supported my husband, offering guidance and encouragement to us both, day or night. She truly became part of our family during that time. I learned so much more in my second pregnancy with Marlene’s guidance than I ever did with my first. Her knowledge, patience, and passion for her work are unmatched. Her commitment to continuous learning shines in the care she provides, and her love for her clients is so evident. Marlene, thank you for making a difficult pregnancy not just bearable but transformative. You helped me see my strength and navigate one of the most challenging times of my life. You are truly one of a kind.

Brianna Lis

11/1/2024

This review is way overdue because the services received from Marlene were top tier. She was my virtual doula as am located in the States but that did not stop her from pouring her heart and soul into my growing family and pregnancy. I ended up having a more complicated pregnancy, suffered from gestational diabetes and after 16 hours of labors had to have an emergency c section. Marlene knew how bad wanted to have my baby naturally, she helped me prep my body with all the correct exercises and healthy regimes to get my body ready. I was very disappointed in my body and having to have a surgery. It was because of her emotional support, empathy and kindness was able to push through and not dwell on things that were out of my control. I felt irrational and overly emotional the whole pregnancy and Marlene did an amazing job grounding me and letting me know that was not alone and what was feeling was normal. he was there for both my husband and I, day or night. I can't Fay enough good things about her! learned so much from her, Jearned more things from her with my second pregnancy than lid with my first. She is very knowledgeable, is always trying to educate herself further and her love for what she does truly hines through her work. THANK YOU MARLENE!

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