Testimonial for Patricia Alatriste
Patricia supported us completely throughout our pregnancy, during the birth of our daughter, Florence, and during the first few weeks of my postpartum experience. As first time parents, we had a lot of questions even after we completed our birth class. Patricia answered all of our emails, text messages and phone calls incredibly promptly. It was SO nice to have an expert to talk to during pregnancy, labor, and early breastfeeding days – it stopped me from getting carried away on Google!
I had a planned, hospital delivery and Patricia made sure that it was as comfortable as possible. She was our advocate throughout the experience, she brought comfort measures to the hospital (snacks and essential oils, etc) and she massaged my legs once I got the epidural. She reminded my husband and I to rest before pushing despite our excitement. While we really liked our doctor and nursing staff, there were so many interruptions during labor. Patricia took the time to explain, in great detail, every part of the process, what various staff members were checking on the monitors, what each medicine was, truly everything about the process. I think that without Patricia, I would have been overwhelmed with questions and I would have been left confused. Instead, I never had a moment of uncertainty throughout our daughter’s birth; Patricia stayed with us throughout labor, during our daughter’s birth and visited us the next day in the hospital as well.
Once we were back at home, Patricia provided breastfeeding support in person and via text message and phone calls. Again, I am so grateful I was able to ask her questions instead of asking Google! Her willingness to drive to our house to check up on us in person meant the world to us, and ultimately helped to boost our confidence as new parents.
She also took pictures during our birth and we were so thrilled to have them later! They were also much more beautiful than I could have hoped for.
-Olivia Conley
November 15, 2017
Patricia Alatriste
Modern Mama Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $40
