Testimonial for Mariola Klein
Mariola made our birth experience everything we wanted it to be. Without her, we would not have been able to accomplish the vaginal birth we were aiming for.
I hoped to get through as much of the birth as possible without getting an epidural. Before I went into labor, she discussed this with me to make sure we were on the same page about how strongly she should try to talk me out of pain medication if I was to request it during labor. She came prepared with information about positions we should try, including positions that are safe with an epidural, and resources to reference should the nurses disagree about trying different positions with epidural.
During labor, she was my advocate and a strong and confident coach (encouraging me into new positions, challenging me to try 15 more minutes, then 15 more, until 8 hours had gone by). She was respectful and considerate, checking in with me when the time was right about what kind of visualizations were helping most, making sure I drank plenty of water. She involved my husband in the process and gave him suggestions of what to do to help me best. When I labored in the tub, she told him to get in with me to squeeze my hips to relieve pain. It was very romantic. Mariola was practical, gritty, focused and determined. I don’t believe she left the room more than twice during the entire 8 hours of active labor. She was knowledgeable and not afraid to get hands on. At some point during the thick of active labor I heard the nurse say to her, "I never give out compliments - but you are an amazing doula."
After 8 hours the labor had stalled. I got the epidural. After another 6 hours the doctor stated we would need to switch to c section if things did not progress. Mariola put on a dance playlist and we danced the baby out, and in 2 hours we had gone from 5cm to 10cm and were ready to push. My husband and I agree that Mariola brought out the best in our delivery.
-kelly jensen
October 03, 2016
Birth Fee: $2500
Postpartum Rate: $65
