Testimonial for Mary Ficek, CLD(CBI), CBC(CBI) from Luisa Jorge

Testimonial for Mary Ficek, CLD(CBI), CBC(CBI)

As a first time mom I did not know what to expect from birth, but what I did know was that I wanted to have a non-medicated birth. Although my family and partner supported me in my decision, I did not know if they would be able to help me navigate thru the contractions and everything else that labor entails. I knew that even though we were not able to give birth at a birthing center I knew having a doula was going to increase my chances of having the birth I wanted. I When I first met Mary she was warm and answered all my questions, she shared her own birthing experience, the fact that she had given birth at the same hospital I would be delivering at really made me feel like it was possible to have an non-medicated birth at a hospital. Throughout my pregnancy she would send me encouraging words and respond to my fear-ridden text messages. Whenever I encountered an individual that made me question my decision by saying something like "Good Luck"(in that you have no idea how much it will hurt voice), Mary was there to remind me to focus in the end result. When I started labor Mary was there and having her there for the entire time, to literary lean of (I would put all my weight on her and her incredible strength would help me thru my contractions. Mary or Saint Mary how I began calling her after the 20th hour of labor was the perfect mix of strength and warmth. We had a full house during parts of labor and Mary just felt like part of our family, I felt taken care of and when things got really scary, in those minutes right before pushing Mary was there to do whatever it was I needed her to do to help me through those last contractions and finally to help me in the pushing stage! After my baby was here Mary continued to check on for those difficult post-partum weeks. I am extremely thankful to have had her help in this amazing journey.

-Luisa Jorge

June 05, 2014