Testimonial for MaryBeth Nance, AdvCD (DONA), CLD (CAPPA), SBD
I have had the most wonderful experiences with MaryBeth as my doula. MaryBeth arrived with all her doula tools ready to coach or lend quiet support, whatever was needed. I called her many times with questions about the pregnancy, labor and breastfeeding and she was eager and happy to help. She lent me books and CD’s from her collection. Our meetings were always very encouraging and she took her time to get to know us. At my first birth, MaryBeth arrived at the hospital and helped by sharing our birth plan with the staff, keeping the room quiet and suggesting different laboring positions. Helping me to try different positions and understanding my body cues was most helpful during the labor. She was also comforting to my husband and allowing him to help apply pressure to my back or suggest feeding me ice chips and answering any questions he had during the labor. She explained what was happening at each transition to help keep me calm and focused. After I started pushing and was close to delivery she was ready with her camera and took the most amazing pictures of my daughter being born. It was so nice that my husband didn't have to worry about this part and enjoy the miracle of her birth. At my second birth, MaryBeth arrived at our house early, since I wanted to birth as long as possible at home. She suggested different positions and was ready with her birth ball and heating pads. After studying Hypnobirthing at her suggestion, I had a relaxing and enjoyable labor. When we arrived at the hospital I was fully dilated and ready to push. MaryBeth stayed with me while my husband parked and checked in. They took me immediately to labor/delivery. My husband was stuck at check in, and MaryBeth requested the nurses to get him right away. If she wasn't there as my advocate he most likely would have missed the birth! After both births MaryBeth wrote the most amazing birth story describing the entire birth day. Not just a doula, she will become a trusted friend.
-Marie Cronin
January 05, 2011