Testimonial for fiona schiano-yacopino
Fiona was recommended to me by my midwife, and I am honestly grateful every day that I met her.
I gave birth to my first baby 10 weeks ago. Fiona came to my home during my pregnancy so we could meet and get to know each other. From the moment I met her I felt comfortable in her presence. She exudes a warmth and friendliness that put me right at ease. We discussed my birth preferences and she helped guide me in creating a vision for what a calm birthing environment might look like for me. She reached out to me regularly throughout my pregnancy, checking in to see how I was feeling and if she could help me in any way. I was always happy and thankful to hear from her, and she made me feel like it was safe to express any fears or concerns I may have had at any given time.
When I wound up in the hospital with preeclampsia at 36wks, I was terrified. Fiona was there EVERY step of the way, throughout my entire day and a half induction/labor and the birth of my beautiful baby boy. She was the calming energy, the safe space, the kind face, the gentle touch, the listening ear, the advocate, and the healing presence I needed. And even though my labor and delivery didn't go as I expected or hoped, she absolutely proved to be the reason I wanted a doula. She was an invaluable member of my team, and I truly believe that her being there for me and my husband, was a huge part of the reason I was able to make it through all those hours of anxiety, uncertainty, pain, the awful uncomfortable haze of magnesium sulfate...and that I was able to finally deliver my healthy baby vaginally, feeling totally supported, cared for, and surrounded by peace and love.
She came to my home again a few weeks after I had my baby, to check in on us and see how everything was going. I just felt so supported by her from start to finish. I highly recommend Fiona to anyone seeking this kind of support on their journey.
-Jen Anderson
July 01, 2025
fiona schiano-yacopino
mamafifidoula
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1500
