Testimonial for Marie Wood CD, CPD, CBE, CBC
I cannot imagine my birth story without Marie. From our first meeting I knew she was a perfect fit. I had a scheduled induction for medical reasons and from the moment my induction began, she was the steady, nurturing anchor my entire family needed. Everyone tells you that Pitocin contractions are a different level of intensity, and I know for a fact I wouldn't have survived two hours of unmedicated labor without Marie right by my side. She was perfectly in sync with me—mimicking breathing techniques, providing hip squeezes, and offering the exact words of encouragement I needed to keep going.
?What truly makes Marie amazing however, is how she cared for my entire support system. My husband and mom both have knee issues, and my husband can get queasy, yet Marie made sure they were comfortable and involved without ever feeling pushed aside. She managed the 'roles' we had discussed prior perfectly: she empowered my husband to be my advocate and supported my mom in her role of comfort, all while keeping the peace and ensuring no one’s feelings were hurt.
?Even when nerves were high in the room, Marie’s calming energy was infectious. She even formed a beautiful partnership with our nurse, supporting him just as much as she supported us. Marie has a rare gift for making everyone in the room feel loved, seen, and capable. If you want a doula who is as skilled with physical support as she is with emotional intelligence and family dynamics, Marie is the one. She turned a high-intensity induction into an experience where I felt completely held and empowered.
-Elyse
May 08, 2026
Marie Wood CD, CPD, CBE, CBC
Doula Maven ~ Birth photography & Doula
Birth Fee: $1400
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
