Testimonial for Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PPD, PES
My husband and I interviewed multiple doulas before deciding to go with Mariah and Ildi. Immediately after our initial meeting, we hired them on the spot. We instantly felt comfortable with them. We liked their energy and caring nature, as well as the abundance of knowledge and experience they provided. We cannot say enough wonderful things about them. They provided two very informative and helpful prenatal visits. They were attentive and listened to our vision of the birth and our needs, in addition to answering all of our questions and then some. They were not only available via phone or text leading up to the birth and after, but were very encouraging to us to reach out when questions arose. Mariah was our doula. A day before I gave birth, we had lots of questions throughout my prelabor. She was available and very attentive. We felt supported and assured. When my contractions started to become more consistent and closer together, she came over to our home late that evening. She helped alleviate the pain through the use of a TENS unit, massage, and various other techniques. When my husband and I attempted to get some sleep during the night, she stayed with us at our home and was available but provided us with the perfect amount of privacy. She was very attuned to my needs, as well as my husband's needs. She recognized that my husband was very sleep deprived. She told him to go sleep in our guest room, while she laid with me providing comforting touch with every contraction while I attempted to sleep. At the hospital, she continued to provide excellent support and care to me and my husband. She provided me with whatever I needed, whether that be a massage, additional information so I may make an informed decision or emotional support. Mariah continued to be available to us after the birth. Without a doubt, we would highly recommend Mariah and Ildi. In addition to being wonderful doulas, they are wonderful people.
-Kathleen King
June 22, 2017
Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PPD, PES
Birth Matters NW
Birth Fee: $3600
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $65
