Testimonial for Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PPD, PES
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Mariah and Ildi as our doulas for the birth of our first daughter, Cora. We interviewed two other doulas before we met with Mariah and Ildi. We were confident about Birth Matters NW's certifications, expertise and professional standing, and they made us feel happy and safe.
We valued the two pre-birth sessions to discuss what to expect and how to allieviate both late-pregnancy discomfort and labor discomfort. We never felt rushed or embarrassed to ask questions. I try to tell all my pregnant girlfriends about the rebozo sifting and sidelying release that Mariah and Ildi taught me!
My daughter came two weeks early and fast. We texted Ildi the minute we realized I was in labor and she was in touch with us throughout the experience, met us at the hospital, and stayed for hours after Cora was born. Because my labor progressed so quickly, my pain relief options were limited. We tried for an epidural but by the time it was all set up and ready to go I was minutes away from delivering the baby. Ildi was a calm, organizing force in the room. She stayed and worked with me to help baby to latch and breastfeed, despite initial difficulty. Ildi also came over in the first week and helped us settle in, fed us, and recommended a lactation consultant (who was amazing herself).
I love these kind and brilliant ladies. A memorable and wonderful experieince.
-Elizabeth Hunter
February 21, 2017
Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PPD, PES
Birth Matters NW
Birth Fee: $3600
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $65
