Testimonial for Maria Vesper, CD(CBI), HCHD
My husband and I decided to hire a doula because as a first time mom, I had a lot of anxiety and fears regarding labor and delivery. I wanted a natural delivery and knew we would need additional support to make it through and also help us make important decisions for our birth experience. We could not be more pleased with Maria. We interviewed 3 doulas and chose Maria because we were both instantly comfortable with her. She is extremely knowledgeable and also had hypnobirthing experience that I was looking for. But probably what we found the most valuable about Maria is how calm she is. She has a quiet confident presence that was invaluable during our birth. I did not end up having the birth experience I had hoped for. I was 2 weeks past my due date when I finally agreed to an induction. After many hours of laboring on Pitiocin with out any pain mediction, I was still not dilating, cervix was swelling, baby was not engaging in pelvis. I was screaming for the epidural that I so feared. Once I received that, the baby was getting stressed and shot up to my ribs instead of down and Meconium was coming out of me. My cervix was only at a 4 and swollen.... So defeated, but wanting to do the right thing for our baby, I agreed to a C section. Maria stayed with us through the surgery. When my husband was with the baby in the NICU, Maria stayed with me in recovery. I can not express enough, how much I appreciated that. When you are scared and just went through a traumatic experience, you just dont want to be alone. She was with us at the hospital from 7 in the morning until 2 am the next morning. It was a long day for all of us!! My husband and I are so happy we hired Maria and can not say enough good things about her! She is a warm, wonderful person, that we consider a new found friend.
-Christine Hensler
September 15, 2017
Maria Vesper, CD(CBI), HCHD
Bloom Doula & Birth Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $3600
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $65
