Testimonial for Marcia Mattern, CD (DONA)
My husband and I decided that an unmedicated birth was best for all of us. This was our first child and we hadn't done too much research on unmedicated births before I got pregnant. After encouragement from family, we finally (around 25 weeks) decided to hire a doula. A family member recommended Marcia, and I'm so glad she did. Marcia was an amazing resource who helped us through a very tough and unexpected birth.
After our first meeting with Marcia, we knew she was going to be a huge help and we were so thankful for all her guidence and insight. We stayed in close contact and when I went in for my 37 week sono, I found out our little one was breech. Marcia provided more ideas, suggestions, and support than I could have hoped for. A week later we decided to try an ECV, our last hope to get our baby turned. Marica was there with us at the hospital and kept my husband company after finding out that neither of them were going to be in the OR during this procedure. During the procedure, I ended up having an emergency c-section, something that took me weeks to accept. I truely don't think I would have been as relaxed and accepting of the situation without Marcia there as they wheeled me to the recovery room (my daughter and husband off doing whatever they needed to do).
During that crucial time, and once I was home, having Marcia was a blessing. I am praying for a successful, unmedicated VBAC for our next child and hope that Marcia will be able to be a part of that birth as well. To any mom, expecially first time moms, I recommend having a doula. And I highly recommend Marcia to anyone who's looking for a loving, knowledable, supportive women by their side.
-Kirsten Garrabrant
September 21, 2016
Marcia Mattern, CD (DONA)
Your Doula Marcia Mattern
Birth Fee: $1700
