Testimonial for Marcia Mattern, CD (DONA)
If you want to feel empowered to give birth the way you desire to, then Marcia Mattern may be the right doula for you. I first met Marcia at the monthly support group she offers, The Birth Circle. The group is a great way to meet and see her providing emotional and educational support to pregnant and postpartum moms. Marcia supported me by text throughout my entire pregnancy, as I hired her shortly after finding out I was pregnant. I could text her with any question. She helped me work through some anxieties I had, as this was a pregnancy after a loss. She was invaluable throughout pregnancy, recommending evidence-based educational resources. She met with my husband and I twice during pregnancy to go over our preferences and talk about how she could best support us. Marcia was instrumental in my decision to give birth at a local birth center rather than a hospital. I was able to see more clearly how the midwifery model of care and birth center practices were in line with my own wishes and preferences.
Marcia was especially a huge emotional support during the last weeks of pregnancy, and as I went into labor at 41 weeks. She helped me focus on the important things like getting more sleep rather than unncessarily timing contractions during early labor. With a 24-hour "first-time mom" labor on the way, I needed all the sleep I could get. Marcia was present with us for the second half of that 24 hours, when we asked her to meet us at the birth center. Her support there was invaluable to both my husband and I. From 9 pm to 9 am the next morning when my son was born, Marcia helped me work through each contraction. Her presence was calming and helped me achieve my wish to give birth naturally and unmedicated. Marcia stayed with us for a couple hours after the birth and helped us get breastfeeding off to a successful start. Marcia has a true servant's heart that shines through in all she does to support and educate pregnant, laboring and postpartum moms!
-Heather Lauf
March 28, 2019
Marcia Mattern, CD (DONA)
Your Doula Marcia Mattern
Birth Fee: $1700
