Testimonial for Magali Barbaran
We are so grateful we found Magali. We searched for a long time for a bilingual doula, and almost gave up. My husband's first language is Spanish, and while he speaks English, it was important for me to have someone who could communicate with him in his native language during delivery. We found Magali during my ninth month and liked her instantly--we realized that even more than someone who was bilingual, we needed someone who would feel like "family" and that is how we felt with Magali--immediately at ease! It turns out our daughter came early, so we didn't make it to our prenatal visit (which was scheduled the day after the delivery), but even without it Magali was amazing through the delivery process. I delivered naturally with no pain medication at all, and I coould not have done it without her. She stayed at my side the entire time, talked me through my contractions, massaged me with oil, and helped me try different positions. She also encouraged me to stick with my birth plan, even despite a few times that I almost changed my mind! She also did a great job of engaging my husband, and she stayed with me until I was transferred to my postpartum room. Following the birth, she followed up with lactation cookies and she wrote a sweet note to our daughter for her to read in the future about the day she entered the world. I would recommend Magali for anyone looking for someone to be that woman ally in their corner on their special day. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Our family is forever grateful.
-Wendy Cervantes
May 22, 2018
Magali Barbaran
CD(DONA)
Birth Fee: Not specified
