Testimonial for Patricia Alatriste
I met Patricia for the first time while she was rubbing my feet. I was 37 weeks and one day pregnant and I would go into labor the next day. I labored for 28 hours but after trying everything and only getting to 2 cm, we transfered to a hospital from a birth center. I was scared and exhausted. I met Patricia for the second time in the hospital room where I would deliver my son. I will never forget the way she came into the room- she moved about like this was her living room, diffusing oils and putting things were she wanted them, but she also had tremendous report and respect for the doctors and nurses already in the room. Patricia gave me the greatest gift I could have asked for during my labor, she empowered me. She reminded me that even though there was so much happening that was out of my control I was still the one calling the shots, this was my body and my birth. When it came time to deliver my son Patricia was in the middle of the action, but she struck the most perfect balance between being at my side and yet giving space to the others in the room. She would slow things down for me by explaining anything the nurses or doctors said I didn’t understand. Patricia is so well versed in this business that she was also able to provide me alternatives that the nurses did not mention. When my son finally came, he had the cord wrapped around his body which made it difficult for him to breath and his whole body was purple. My husband was able to stay close to our baby and go with him to the NICU, but I had to remain in the delivery room. Patricia held my hand, stroked my hair and wiped my tears while the midwife stitched me up. Her care for me and my family did not end when we left the hospital however. Over the following weeks she and I would talk on the phone every few days about breastfeeding PP healing and mental health. I am indebted to the love and care that Patricia provided myself and my family through the birth of our son!
-Rebecca Reed
January 08, 2018
Patricia Alatriste
Modern Mama Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $40
