Testimonial for Patricia Alatriste
I was planning to have a natural labor at a birthing center, but I had to be induced when it was discovered that I had low amniotic fluid at 41 weeks pregnant. Getting that news was incredibly terrifying to me. My husband and I went home to wait for a call from the midwife before heading to the hospital. That’s when Patricia called us. I hadn’t realized the birthing center was going to provide a doula. Now that I know the events that played out over the next day and a half, I am so grateful that we specifically had Patricia as our doula.
As any good doula, Patricia was very encouraging as I was in labor. She helped with positions and applied counter pressure. She was there to talk to when I needed it, which helped alleviate my fears. We were too busy to take pictures, but she made sure to capture some good ones with our camera.
The thing that makes her stand out from the rest is that when I had to have a c-section, she made sure she was in the room during the procedure. When my son was born, she helped with breastfeeding right there on the operating table. While I didn’t have the ideal birth, Patricia ensured I didn’t also lose out on breastfeeding my son. She was so helpful through the entire process. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her. I know who I’ll be calling when I’m expecting again.
-Michelle Holt
November 16, 2017
Patricia Alatriste
Modern Mama Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $40
