Testimonial for Amanda Martin, PCD(NAPS)
We first started working with Amanda when our daughter was about 10 weeks old. I had unexpectedly thrown out my back and was in such a bad way that I wasn't able to even able to pick my baby up! We don't have any family nearby and our list of friends with daytime availability was wearing thin. Hiring a post-partum doula wasn't something that was on our radar and, to be honest, I was nervous about bringing in an 'expert'. As a new mom I had a lot of anxiety about whether I was doing things 'the right way' and was worried about being judged for our parenting style or for not being able to care for my baby with my injury. All of my fears dissolved within an hour of meeting Amanda. Her calm, confident, and caring presence was like finding a lighthouse in the fog and we all three benefitted enormously when she came into our lives. Dad learned methods to help soothe, bottle feed, and read the cues that our daughter was trying to tell us. Our daughter thrived in Amanda's care; she especially loved being worn in the baby wrap around the house and one of her first smiles was at Amanda's beautiful singing voice! I found relief in knowing that the household was taken care of while I recovered from my injury and when I came home from that first doctor's appointment (the first time I had ever left my daughter in someone else's care) to find that the baby was napping, the laundry was cycled and folded, the dishes done, and there was even a sandwich waiting for me on the counter (!) there was this tidal wave of relief that washed over me. Dad was happy and calm, the baby was happy and calm, and I was able to relax for the first time since giving birth. I'm only sorry that we didn't reach out for help sooner. Since then, Amanda has worked with us regularly over the intervening months, helping out for a half day once every other week, so that mom can get some respite. I can't recommend Amanda enough to anyone looking for extra support and loving care.
-Brooke Krolick
August 15, 2016
Amanda Martin, PCD(NAPS)
In Harmony Doula
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
