Testimonial for Maggie Gott (Watkins)
I don’t write many posts, but my experience with Maggie warrants me taking the time to express what an amazing doula Maggie is and how grateful I am that she was a part of our journey to bring our daughter into the world. Being a first time mom I knew that I needed someone to help me through the delivery in addition to help afterwards. Maggie took the time to understand what type of birth experience I wanted, she wasn’t pushy nor did she try to steer me into a certain birth plan, it was about what I wanted and how she could facility. She was available if I had any questions and made me feel calm (as one could be) about the pending birth of our child. Our daughter decided to come early into this world and when my water broke at 4 am and I called Maggie – she was ready for the upcoming adventure. Maggie was there every step of the way being my advocate and making sure my labor was as smooth as possible. When I thought I wanted an epidural (my goal was a natural birth) Maggie was there encouraging me and letting me know I was almost at the finish line (that encouragement and knowing that I was nearing the “end” was what I needed to push through and deliver my daughter without an epidural). While my daughter’s birth didn’t go as exactly as plan having Maggie but myside made me feel confident, calm, and relaxed, which in my opinion made my delivery much easier. Maggie was also our postpartum Doula, which was crucial for my sanity the first 6 weeks of my daughter life. Making sure I took care of myself helped me be a better mom. Being a first time mom and dealing with post pregnancy hormones can be difficult but Maggie navigated me through the experience. I really cannot say enough wonderful things about Maggie, she is truly amazing and I am extremely blessed to have been able to have her as a part of my daughter’s birth story. She will definitely be a part of our next journey.
-Gail Nicholson
November 19, 2016
Maggie Gott (Watkins)
The Homestead Doula
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2350
Postpartum Rate: $25 to $45
