Testimonial for Marcia Mattern, CD (DONA)
I had used midwives with 2 of my 3 children at the time. When pregnant with my fourth, my midwife was unavailable as she just had her first baby. I was so happy that Marcia agreed to be a Doula for me even though her sister was expecting at the same time.
After laboring at home for some time, we went to the hospital and Marcia met us there. Her sister was already there in labor. Luckily, her sister was progressing slowly and Marcia was able to bounce back and forth between the two of us.
Marcia was very calm and soothing. It was like she was constantly studying me, seeing how I was handling each contraction, and knowing what to do or say. She understood my birth plan and helped to keep close to it. We walked the halls together. She applied counter pressure to my back since that helps to relieve my back labor. Her hands must have been really sore, but she never complained or let on. During labor, she was right there ... totally present. I remember her voice talking me through the pushes and the joy in her voice when my little girl was born. Marcia helped me get Margaret Mary latched on right after delivery and didn't leave until I was comfortable.
The birth experience was the best one out of the five I've had. It felt like two good friends out for coffee chatting it up ... well almost.
-Cheryl Scott
March 07, 2011
Marcia Mattern, CD (DONA)
Your Doula Marcia Mattern
Birth Fee: $1700
