Testimonial for Marcia Mattern, CD (DONA)
I did not have a doula for my first birth, and after experiencing some obstacles not in our plan that time we decided another person with more then one birth experience in the room couldn't hurt. Marcia came highly recommended by a few friends and after interviewing we were confident her personality would mesh well with my husband and I.
This pregnancy was long, 42wk+2days. Baby and I were healthy, but everything gets a little more delicate once labled "post due." Marcia was a great source of encouragement during that time and helped weed through "normal vs abnormal" pregnancy symptoms. She also sent me links and information to try and get things moving naturally.
My labor was fairly fast once it came for real, and Marcia was a master of the hospital knowing exactly where everything was and what to do to help me, my husband and the hospital staff. Immediately after birth she helped with breastfeeding. She made sure my husband got a little rest and helped me get cleaned up (my favorite part!)
I am so glad I went with my gut and hired Marcia for our second baby!
-Dani Huston
January 11, 2016
Marcia Mattern, CD (DONA)
Your Doula Marcia Mattern
Birth Fee: $1700
