Testimonial for Olga Maksin
Olga was exactly what i was looking for in a Birth Doula. I started interviewing doulas at 38 weeks, Olga was able to get on the phone with me the same day and help figure out if we were a match. I appreicated in that first call that she had prepared material about herself as many others I talked to seemed like they had never given their "pitch" on a call.
I had done a lot of classes and independent research, but this was my first baby. I was not looking for someone for emotional support as much as i was looking for someone to help me get the birth I wanted. After reading stats that doulas reduce c-section rates by around 30% I was convinced to find one. Olga helped shape her program to fit our needs, we did a long in person prenatal session to replace doing that slowly over a few weeks (since i was late to get started), and met over zoom once.
Where Olga truely shined and what I wanted her the most for was the birth. She helped us navigate laboring at home and came over to my house, she provided me with a tens unit (which was so helpful) and was prepared with techniques to progress labor and how to apply them to my situation. we did positions, and exercises and counter pressure. She helped my partner know what was normal and helped us hold off on going to the hospital too soon.
I wanted an epidural but didn't want to get it too early to avoid a cascade of interventions if not enough progress could be made. I credit a lot to Olga that i was able to hold off long enough and make great progress before getting to the hosptial and then before getting the epidural. even after getting the epidural baby had not descended enough and Olga helped us to negociate with the nurses for a position that would help with progress. After doing that baby descended to a great position and i was able to only push for 18 minutes!!
I cannot reccomnd Olga more, and think anyone would benefit from working with her!
-Holly Lowe
November 05, 2025
Olga Maksin
Olga Maksin Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $2800 to $3000
