Testimonial for Maria Maloney
I hired Maria this past spring when I was pregnant with my first, and I consider it one of the best decisions I've ever made. After meeting with Maria for an introduction, I was instantly comfortable around her, and she listened to us without judgment. We left that meeting confident that she would put us in a great position to have a positive birth experience.
Before working with Maria, I thought most of her help and support would be centered on me, the mother, during labor and delivery. But I wasn't expecting all the support she would provide in the months and weeks leading up to the birth, and how much my husband would also benefit from her support. Working with Maria forced us to think and talk about the birth even more than we might have otherwise, which brought up a lot of feelings and emotions for me - including fear. But recognizing these fears and emotions ahead of time allowed me to work through them well in advance of actual labor and delivery, which let me go into the birth of my son with more confidence. Maria was also completely understanding of these feelings, and encouraged me to share anything and everything with her. I also appreciated that she checked in with me in between visits. It was nice to have another person I could talk to about anything pregnancy, labor, or baby-related.
Maria was also able to help my husband feel empowered during one of the most stressful and emotional times of his life. She was a resource for him to lean on, and gave him the tools to feel like a confident, capable partner during labor and delivery.
My ultimate goal was to have an unmedicated vaginal birth, which I was able to accomplish, thanks in large part to Maria's support, guidance, and reassurance. Her knowledge of effective laboring positions helped my labor progress naturally. Maria is incredibly smart and inspires total confidence, but she's also kind and extremely generous.
-Julia M.
July 18, 2019
Maria Maloney
Science + Soul Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2200
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $50
