Testimonial for Matilda Lindén CD(PALS)
I had never heard of a "doula" before my daughter's experience. We are from the east coast, and I said it must be a "west coast" thing! I am so glad I was able to meet Matilda and share in this wonderful experience. She was so encouraging and so soothing during the 16 hours that Danielle and Kilmer were in the hospital going through labor. Matilda made it a point to come to the house a couple of days before Dani went into labor. I was able to meet her, and she answered any questions they had. She told them she would be at the hospital for them when they needed her. She was there promptly when called. She stayed with them the entire time (16 hours) and kept us parents informed when we were in the waiting room. I was able to see her "at work" myself, because being Dani's mom allowed me time with her during labor. I got to see Matilda doing what she does best! She coached Danielle and Kilmer, soothing them with kind, soft words of encouragement during the difficult labor pains and kept them relaxed and happy during the other times, much like a dear friend would do. She set up a Jacuzzi to ease Dani’s back pain and brought her own non-flaming candles, then turned down the lights in the room to give her an atmosphere of calm and peacefulness. When Dani and Kilmer were in the labor room and Dani was in hard labor, Kilmer and Matilda worked with Dani as a team to keep her comfortable enough to ease the pain by holding her and pressing on her hips to release some of the unbearable pain. Matilda worked with Dani and Kilmer to make their experience the best possible and one to always remember without fear and with a lifetime memory to cherish. I would recommend Matilda to any mother-to-be because my daughter and son-in-law, along with my husband and I, had such a wonderful experience knowing that the birth of their child was a beautiful blessing to be enjoyed and always be a positive memory in their life. ~Gloria Molella (Mother of Danielle)
-Gloria Molella
August 25, 2010