Testimonial for Shaman Tomecas, CHD(The Matrona)
I am so delighted that Tomecas had availability to serve as the Doula for my first childbirth. Once my husband and I met with Tomecas we knew that she was the perfect Doula for us. One of the initial things that drew me to contact Tomecas was her offering of in home childbirth classes. As a busy working woman it was difficult to find a class around the metro Atlanta region that worked for my schedule, but Tomecas came to our home on a convenient day for my husband and I, which worked out perfectly.
My daughter decided she was not ready to make her on or near her due date, but Tomecas came back to our home to try some massages and stretches to see if that would get some things moving. Although my labor didn’t kick in, it was nice to relax and relieve some tension.
My labor was induced on Thursday, August 7, 2014 and I delivered on the morning of Sunday, August 10, 2014. Throughout the long stint I was in the hospital Tomecas kept in contact with me and came up to the hospital to visit before I was in active labor. Once I went into active labor, Tomecas really helped me keep things moving by having me walk, squat, shower, and use the birthing ball. She really helped me accept the pressure from each contraction by massaging me and keeping my tension low.
After 12 hours of labor, I delivered my baby un-medicated, which was my goal from the start.
Without the support of my husband and my doula, I may have given up in the process, however both of them coaching me through the labor and delivery helped keep me on track to achieve my goal.
I highly recommend having a doula for any type of birth, although I would hope everyone would at least attempt a natural birth, and specifically I would highly recommend Tomecas.
If and when my time comes to have my next child, I want to have my husband and Tomecas by my side.
-Raquel Obumba
October 21, 2014
Shaman Tomecas, CHD(The Matrona)
Omorose Blessings LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $3000
