Testimonial for MaryBeth Nance, AdvCD (DONA), CLD (CAPPA), SBD
I hired MaryBeth as a doula for my second baby based on the recommendation of someone who worked with her at Upper Chesapeake hospital. She serves as a patient advocate on the board of UCH (I believe) and has quite a bit of experience at the hospital I delievered at (UCH). Even though I had experienced unmedicated childbirth previously, there had been over a decade between my births and I felt anxious about my ability to cope in a new state, new hospital, and 10 years older. MaryBeth is a very calm, caring individual, very well prepared and vast levels of experience. In fact, the entire nursing staff and my OB's office had heard of her and welcomed her as a birth advocate based on their experiences with her. She is respectful to moms and medical personnel alike.
We met before the birth to discuss my plans and she had plenty of resources to recommend, including chidlbirth education through her vast network. She had the entire birth plan completely covered and had recommendations for the items I hadn't thought about. If I wasn't sure on something, she provided the materials for me to educate myself and make an informed decision.
As my due date crept closer, she was in contact with me quite regularly and when the fears of induction started, she was available by phone to keep me calm and centered, as well as prepared in case I needed to push back.
My baby did come before his due date, and my water broke in the middle of the night. She was ready for my phone call and talked me through what I should do. During birth, she arrived at the hospital quickly and effortlessly, providing me with everything I needed without me having to ask for it. She was there for me when the inevitable "I can't do this" crossed my lips and was there when I most certainly did do it. I credit her as the biggest factor in my very succesful unmedicated birth. I am very pleased with her services.
-Janeen Rice
November 03, 2017
MaryBeth Nance, AdvCD (DONA), CLD (CAPPA), SBD
Changing Birth
Birth Fee: $825 to $1375
