Testimonial for Tamra Mabanag PCD(DONA), PMH-C
Tamra helped make the overwhelming experience of having a newborn doable for me and my husband. As a first time mom, I didn't know anything about newborn care. I wasn't familiar with the concept of a post partum doula. The first morning Tamra arrived our son was four days old. We hadn't slept at all in 4 days, I couldn't get breast feeding down & my hormones were out of control. Tamra gave me a big hug, a warm, delicious meal, and watched my swaddled baby so I could get some rest. It was clear right away that Tamra takes care of much more than just the baby. She takes care of the whole family. I don't know how we could get through our son's first few months without her.
Tamra is an expert in all things baby. She taught us about safe sleep practices, newborn care, and child development. We used her help regularly throughout our son's first few months. It's an intimate time where emotions run high. But she something in her nature made her presence unobtrusive. She felt like part of the family.
Tamra's the reason I'm still breastfeeding. I have a history of breast cancer and really struggled with a low supply & a jaundiced baby who was a slow eater with a tongue tie. With the help of a lactation consultant, Tamra advised and supported us through the first couple of frustrating months. I would have quit had it not been for her support.
Tamra’s also an incredible cook. I didn’t realize how much I would appreciate sharing a warm meal with my husband during those non-stop days. She somehow cooked for us regularlyl while still caring for our newborn. We are still trying to mimic some of the amazing things she made.
I wish we could’ve used Tamra for longer! But she truly specializes in making life easier during the newborn phase. She helps parents learn the tools they need to become more confident in their care taking abilities. If we have another kid, Tamra will be our first phone call.
-Anjuli
February 18, 2019
Tamra Mabanag PCD(DONA), PMH-C
Postpartum Doula Services by Tamra
Postpartum Rate: $80 to $85
