Testimonial for Marissa Clarke
The process of bringing a child into the world is sacred. It is deeply spiritual. Yet, despite its divine nature, our system doesn't always treat it that way. Too often, the connection of mind, body, and spirit are overlooked - unless you have the wisdom to step back into your roots and honor what is natural, divine, and spiritual. Despite our preparation, the ebb and flow of life carried us into deeper waters that we expected.
Our plan to welcome our child at a birthing center was derailed when preeclampsia forced us into a hospital birth. On top of that, our original doula had to leave for another emergency. Suddenly our birthing process became a battle of advocacy. But through it all, my beautiful queen and I remained grounded - and most importantly, grounded in our faith in God. In that moment of vulnerability, He gave us exactly what we needed. The embodiment of our prayers - the blessing of Marissa.
From Africa to the Maya, birth keepers were more than helpers, they were sacred guides. They carry wisdom and spirit into the birthing space. Marissa carried that same essence. Through affirmations, essential oils, and birthing techniques, she reminded us that this was not medical, but divine. In her hands, birth wasn't reduced to medical charts + interventions. It was held as a transformational ceremony, underpinned by love, honor, and spiritual remembrance.
Marissa embodied the divine feminine - grounded, compassionate, intuitive, and powerful. With her, we didn't just give birth - we invoked the sacred, called in our roots, and co-created with the Spirit to receive our son as a deep blessing. Her energy and her spirit - it's what our communities need to heal. Marissa - thank you for being our doula, our confidant, our friend, and most of all - our family!
-John Dumeng-cotto
November 05, 2025
Marissa Clarke
Pennie's Peace Doula + Womb Wellness
Birth Fee: $2000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $85
