Testimonial for Patricia Alatriste
All of the planning I did on my own paled in comparison to the value of having Patricia by my side when I was in labor. I benefited so much from her knowledge, experience, and all of her previous births. I planned on a non-medicated, vaginal delivery. The moment Patricia stepped in the room I regained confidence that my ideal birth was still possible.
Patricia dropped in when I was admitted to the hospital to check in with me. She arrived knowledgeable of my birth plan, and she took the time to talk with me and my husband to clarify what we were told by hospital staff. She was the first person who we met that day who really listened to us. Patricia was professional, she understood and translated the hospital jargon, and she advocated on my behalf without me even needing to say a word. More than all of that Patricia was kind, she was compassionate, and she transformed a tense hospital room with her bright and calming energy.
I still don’t know how or when Patricia photographed and videoed my daughters arrival. I remember her standing over my shoulder repeating works of affirmation in my ear, but somehow she also captured once in a lifetime photos of my husband catching our daughter. I didn’t know how special those images would be to me – and I can’t wait to show them to Emilia one day. Patricia guided us through my daughter’s first latch and she stayed with me until I was settled, until she answered every possible question we had and we were ready. When Patricia left the hospital room I knew I was so grateful for the role she played in my daughters arrival, and I had no idea how much I would rely on her support for the entire first year.
I know that my non-medicated, vaginal delivery, and my daughter’s safe arrival was in large part due to Patricia being by my side, helping me and encouraging me exactly the way I needed to hear it.
-Maria Martin
January 28, 2018
Patricia Alatriste
Modern Mama Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $40
