Testimonial for Maria Vesper, CD(CBI), HCHD
I contacted Maria for last minute postpartum doula support to care for my adopted, newborn baby boy and I will be forever grateful to her, Patty and Lisa. As a practical matter, we experienced a few setbacks in getting him home which caused a number of adjustments to the scheduled start date and Maria was extremely understanding, patient and compassionate.
As soon as he came home, they were there, ready and fully engaged and I truly believe their hands on care and help contributed to the happy, agreeable 3 month old that he is today. For reasons beyond my control he came home with certain needs and the hospital emphasized how critical it was for him to be held, loved and nurtured as often as possible. Maria, Patty and Lisa invested an enormous amount of energy in doing just that, and they did it with a sincere, genuine and loving approach. Their emotional care and support was just as generous as the physical aspect of helping bathe, clean and feed him.
They gave me the support and confidence that I needed to help be the kind of mother that he deserves by teaching me how to care for him, understand his cues and soothe him. They were also very eager and willing to help with light household chores like helping set up his nursery, sort through and wash his clothes, blankets, etc.. and even chores unrelated to him. I can't explain what it feels like to leave the house and come home to peace, tranquility and a happy baby - but that was what they provided. With Maria, Lisa and Patty's support, my son's first 8 weeks consisted of a loving, supportive and trusting environment which has enabled him and me continue to thrive as a family. With all of that said, I highly recommend Maria to any new mother looking for doula support.
-Kristin LaRosa
July 23, 2017
Maria Vesper, CD(CBI), HCHD
Bloom Doula & Birth Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $3600
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $65
