Nicole Resnick

10/27/2025

We hired Marlene as my birth Doula for my first child. She helped me come up with a birth plan and explained everything about the process and the hospital before hand. During the birth, she arrived right away and was at the hospital with me for many many hours. She offered a lot of care and support during the process. Afterwards she took my placenta and made it into pills. She made a beautiful package and brought it to my home a week after the birth. I highly recommend her!! 

Alex Leonard

10/6/2025

Marlene was the perfect doula (Sept 2025). She struck the optimal balance between professionalism and compassion before, during, and after my W&I birth. She came highly recommended to me and still exceeded expectations. Her pre-birth visits were instrumental in learning what to expect of labor, delivery, and the mechanisms of the hospital. We formed a birth plan together. Marlene was by my side during labor, offering hands-on support and calming coaching. Immediately after birth, she offered lactation help. In the postpartum unit, she visited us and taught us essential newborn care tips. When we were discharged, she visited us at home. We would not nearly be as confident of caregivers without Marlene's expertise and teaching, and honestly cannot imagine how we could have done it without her! 

alexandria

9/19/2025

Working with Marlene was the best decision ever! She always had such a positive attitude and was always so kind and willing to help in anyway she could. She answered any questions i had and was always willing to share the knowledge she had, and even expand her knowledge to help me. During my birth she was so supportive and brought such a kind and soft energy to the environment. She was just as excited for me to have my baby as i was, every step of the way. She was also super supportive postpartum, from checking on me and baby to helping with household tasks and sharing references for things out of her field. Not only is Marlene an amazing doula but just a kind, genuine person as well and i couldn't imagine having anyone else to help me through such a sensitive time. 

Damelis

9/4/2025

Marlene is a wonderful Doula!

I started seeing Marlene when I was eight months into my pregnancy. She recommended me the classes her agency offers for free (breastfeeding, newborn care, postpartum care, and birth) and after each one of them we got together to go over any questions I had and also to prepare myself for the delivery day. She is very knowledgeable on this field, willing to help you, guide you, and teach you everything so you can be ready not only for labor but also for what comes after. 

The day I started having contractions she gave me recommendations on what to do and what I needed to head to the doctor. Marlene's support is amazing (from the first day we met, through emergency room and also at home with baby). It is amazing to know that someone has the knowledge to guide and help you control your body to safely awaken your mother instincts. I have learned so much from her that I am grateful she came into my life to help me become a mother, listen to body, provide me resources to understand my baby and my healing process. 

I will be always grateful she was my Doula and I am glad I had her by my side. 

If you read this Marlene, we love you?? THANK YOU

Jacayia

8/5/2025

Working with Marlene was a great experience. She is knowledgeble and caring. During my labor experience her presence was calming and the techniques she implemented provided me relief during some of the toughest moments. She can supper you prenatally to mentally prepare you and her help postpartum will give you moments of rest during the crazy new chapter. She was also able to provide services in Spanish for my husband to feel comfortable. Ella proveía los servicios también en español para que mi esposo sintiera más cómodo. Marlene will provide good and caring support to you and your family! 

Ndeye

7/22/2025

My name is Ndeye and I had a baby 3 weeks ago. I was introduced to doula on my 38th week of pregnancy.Marlene helped me prepare for the baby's arrival by providing me with physical and psychological help.when it was time for the baby to come was at the Hospital making sure I had everything I needed . She even helped me deal with the contractions. Since I don't have no family members in the US Marlene made me feel safe and protected. She did what my own mother couldn't do. I will be forever grateful for everything she did during and after my pregnancy. Thank you 

Keilin Nohemí Reyes Ruiz

5/24/2025

Fue una exelente experiencia contar con el apoyo de Marlene, ya que realizó una buena labor apoyándome a mi y a mis 2 niños durante sus visitas, la recomiendo para que continúe trabajando con más personas, ya que aparte de su trabajo tiene una personalidad positiva que en realidad hace sentir un agradable ambiente.

Monica Serrano

5/23/2025

Marlene was with me during my second labor and delivery, at the hospital birthing center. I had an unmedicated birth with my first and I wanted to do it again. But I was also scared because I knew how intense labor and delivery felt for me, even though I had done it before. I knew I could do it but I would need support especially towards the end of labor. 

Marlene was the absolute best. She was right there next to me during the delivery. She helped me with warm touch, hip squeezes and reminded me to sway with the contractions. She offered me sips of water, etc. She managed the fine balance of being present while also giving me space.

And we did it!! Things got stressful at the end but everything turned out well and it was another unmedicated birth!

She stayed after the delivery, throughout my repair, and helped tremendously. Helped with my baby's initial latch and to get me comfortable. She even stayed until I was settled in the room upstairs. Her postpartum visits were similarly so warm and kind that she feels like family to me.

I am so grateful to have met her and to have had her support during this delivery. If you're thinking of hiring a doula, and you'd like someone who is not only knowledgeable but also hands-on and who truly cares, who is also patient and kind, choose Marlene, no question. 

Valeria Hamilton

5/22/2025

After having my baby, I decided to try placenta encapsulation for the first time, and I’m so glad I connected with Marlene of Our Nest RI through my doula, Sharnece. Marlene was incredibly warm, professional, and made the entire process seamless — which meant a lot during those early postpartum days.

She handled pickup and delivery with care and communicated clearly throughout. The capsules were beautifully packaged, and she even followed up with me afterward, which made me feel genuinely supported.

I finished all the capsules and didn’t experience any negative symptoms. While I didn’t notice any dramatic changes, I also didn’t have any emotional dips or physical setbacks. My recovery felt calm and steady overall. Compared to my first postpartum experience back in 2008, this one felt much more grounded. Even if I can’t say for certain how much of that came from the capsules, I’m grateful for the balance and energy I experienced during recovery.

This was a new and personal journey for me, and I truly appreciate Marlene’s nurturing energy and the care she brings to her work. I would absolutely recommend Our Nest RI to other families considering placenta encapsulation or seeking gentle, supportive postpartum services.

Rosie

3/28/2025

Marlene was referred to me by my initial Doula who at the time could not verify her certification so that we could use Carrot Fertility reimbursement program.  It was the best recommendation I've ever received.  Marlene was exceptional at meeting me where I was at.  She is super professiona, flexible, and knowledgeable.  Marlene's compassion and kindness is authentic.  She is truly heaven sent.

During my labor and delivery, she was my advocate, coach, comfort, and cheerleader.  Not only was she there for me, but she also was there for my husband and baby.  Marlene has become someone so special to my family throughout this that we now call her my son's Tia Doula (Auntie Doula).

You will have the best support and care with Marlene.  She will be my forever Doula if I happen to have more children.

leah monteiro

9/5/2024

Marlene attended my birth and has been with me through prenatal and postnatal visits. She is so thoughtful, kind, and caring, and was an amazing support to have during my labor. Marlene provided me with knowledge I wouldn't have had if she wasn't there. Now, as I'm going through my postpartum journey, learning myself as a mother, and getting to know my baby, she is still here for me and supporting me. I couldn't have asked for a better doula.

Jocelene Saint Juste

6/23/2024

Marlene is a great Doula very personable and friendly. Although we only met once before my emergency C-Section. She was very supportive and helped me through a very stressful process. She checked up on me after the C-Section and I always reach out to her if I need any information or resources.

Emmy Rodriguez

3/27/2024

Marlene is amazing. As a first time mom I had no idea what this whole process was going to look like but Marlene was there every step of the way. Whether it was constantly checking in or showing up to my countless "I think the baby's coming" hospital visits she was there. My labor was not easy, I was in the hospital for 32 hours before I gave birth, again, Marlene was there for every minute. Her support was unmatched, she was so caring, and gave me so much information. She advocated for me when I couldn't adovocate for myself. I will never be able to put into words how grateful I am for her. Best Doula Ever!!! 

Sarah

3/2/2024

Marlene filled in for my orginal doula who came down with Covid. At the last minute Marlene came in to save the day. And save the day she most certainly did. She was right by my side through out my whole inducement process that took 2 days. She supported me through every text in the middle of the night,  helping me make informed decisions. When it came time to go to the delivery room Marlene was right there counting down my pushes. She seriously was a huge part of my experience and I can't thank her enough for that. She also visited me a few days later, before I left the hospital to check on me. I would recommend Marlene to anyone who is looking for a kind, supportive, well informed doula. 

Amy

3/1/2024

Marlene was wonderful to work with. She listened to what we wanted and took time to talk with us about our concerns and plans. She was there when we needed her and stepped back when we needed time. Knowing we had her as a support made us both more comfortable. 

Lucy shao

2/26/2024

Marlene Is a very nice doula . I feel prenatal serious is informative helps me better prepare for birth. I feel more supported with her present at birth time . Cause my older one might need my husband she is there  for me during birth. After birth we need more support she took me for OB appointment and went to store to get meds for me  and helped me for breast feeding. Which is we need after birth. Overall I was pleased to have her as my doula.

Sarah

2/24/2024

Having Marlene as my doula was the absolute best decision I could have ever made. Whether it was during the pre-baby visits, my actual labor or the post-baby visits, she was there for me, full of love and support. She listened to what I wanted and helped prepare me for my first born daughter. She was an advocate for us and helped give me confidence, helped ease my anxiety and helped me get through every moment, from start to finish. Marlene is kind, thoughtful, dedicated and someone who I want by my side during my next labor, if it ever happened again. During the post baby visits, she not only focused on my daughters well being, she focused on mine, and was there for literally whatever WE needed. I loved everything our experience with Marlene, I can't say enough good things about it.