Testimonial for Shaman Tomecas, CHD(The Matrona)

My husband and I interviewed six doulas before we decided to hire Tomecas.  We had an instant connection and knew that we would not want any other doula in the labor & delivery room with us.  She would frequently check up on me and would give me helpful suggestions to ensure that my pregnancy was progressing like it should.  She even recommended a great workout that kept me active during my last trimester, which was a Mommy Motion dance class.  This helped me to prepare my core and lower body for what lied ahead in a fun way.  The day that I went into pre-labor Tomecas was right there giving me helpful pointers as I progressed into active labor.  When my doctor told me to head to the hospital, Tomecas was there promptly to help coach me along for the marathon of labor.  As I progresed a centimeter every hour, Tomecas held my hand, stroked my hair and told me that I was doing great.  Her active knowledge in the healthcare field and her bubbly personality really helped me feel at ease as I was in the labor and delivery room.  She even made my midwife and the labor & delivery nurses feel at ease so much so that they mentioned that she needs to come back for any birth.  I was able to successfully deliver my son vaginally without the use of an epidural.  I had a rare condition where my blood platelets dropped in my last trimester, which were so low that I could not have an epidural, I would have to undergo general anesthesia if complications arose.  Thankfully no complications arose and I was able to progress on my own with the help of this special doula, Tomecas Thomas.  I would recommend her services to anyone.  If my husband and I ever decide to have additional children, I would not hesitate to hire Tomecas again. She truly helped me to have a positive and natural childbirth experience.

-Shellena Hazard

June 17, 2014

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