Testimonial for Mariah Bloom
It's been just over 2 months since my little one made her grand entrance into this world, and I can't imagine my birthing experience without the support of Mariah!
As a first time mother, I knew there were many variables that can happen during labor and wanted to best prepared. I also knew that in order for me to feel at most peace in bringing life into this world, I would need a trusted, educated, and experienced doula (and hubby!). Not only is Mariah all of those things, but she's also an incredibly kind and nurturing human.
Mariah listened to my goals and helped craft a wonderful birth plan. She assured while her purpose is to be supportive and best follow my plan, she's not there to make decisions for me. She let me know she will talk through any interventions that may come up so that I could make the most informed decision. I absolutely loved this.
I had a short labor. Contractions started at 1:30am on August 1, was in the hospital by 4:30am at almost 5cm dilated and 80% effaced. Hubby texted Mariah and she was there in less than an hour! She helped transform the birthing suite into a peaceful environment, made sure I was always hydrated and helped reposition me in all the many ways. And most importantly--she did all this so that my husband could hold my hand throughout it all. We both were first time parents and I wanted him to fully experience the awe of his first child coming into this world. It was absolutely perfect.
She also made two postpartum visits which helped us out SO much. We were lost with all the bottle pieces, how to properly baby wear, how to pump...everything. Those first few days were such a haze and we're incredibly grateful for Mariah guiding us through them.
If you can get her on your team, consider yourself extremely lucky. I’ll forever look back to the birth of my daughter and have the most fond memories of my experience because of Mariah.
-Stephanie Moran-Smith
October 09, 2025
Mariah Bloom
Mariah Bloom Doula
Birth Fee: $1500 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $55
