Testimonial for Shaman Tomecas, CHD(The Matrona)
I couldn't have asked for a better doula than Tomecas. From the beginning of my second trimester through my immediate post-partum period, Tomecas was there for me, with loving hands, a tender heart, and a listening ear. She took the time in our initial meeting to get to know me and what was important to me in my pregnancy and delivery. She was always ready to offer advice based on her years of experience, without imposing her values or beliefs onto me. As a pediatrician myself, I recognize that I hold beliefs rooted in my clinical experiences in medicine as it relates to pregnancy and childbirth; Tomecas never saw this reality as intimidating or a turn-off. In fact, she embraced the opportunity to meet me where I was in my belief system, and to marry it with her perspective on holistic health approaches.
Tomecas was always there for me as I planned for the birth of my beautiful baby boy. She was simply a phone call away. She took the time to meet with me weekly in whatever environment worked best for me. She nurtured me not just in helping me to take good care of myself throughout the pregnancy and formulating a birth plan, but in helping me to think through what I needed to do to prepare for caring for myself (mentally and physically) once baby arrived.
My delivery was as beautiul and empowering as I ever could have imagined because of Tomecas' support. All of the work she did with me in the weeks leadng up to my son's birth made all the difference in helping me to have a safe, natural vaginal delivery. My entire labor lasted about 4 hours and was a remarkable experience...and I was a first time mom! I will never forget, at times when the pain was at its worst and I wanted to give up, Tomecas reminded me of my inner strength and capabilities.
Knowing and working with Tomecas has made such an impact on my life...thank you, Tomecas, for everything!
-Khaliah Aesha Johnson
October 19, 2016
Shaman Tomecas, CHD(The Matrona)
Omorose Blessings LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $3000
