Testimonial for Martha Widing
With the birth of our first baby, I had no idea what a post-partum doula could do for me. Nobody I knew had ever worked with one, and I figured the help of family and friends would be enough. I am so, SO glad we made the decision to get support, and beyond lucky to have found Martha!
Martha is the whole package – kind and supportive, super hard working and extremely knowledgeable about babies, childcare, parenting, and any relevant topic in between – from breastfeeding, to mental health to postpartum exercise,
In addition to completely taking care of me – preparing delicious food, doing laundry, making sure I was hydrated and giving me precious time to sleep and shower, Martha didn’t just help care for my newborn, she taught me invaluable skills of how to take care of my baby as a (pretty clueless) first time mom: How to breastfeed, how to decipher her cries and understand her needs, and how to deal with the multitude of unexpected issues that I wasn’t even aware could affect new moms and their babies.
Her guidance, encouragement, and wisdom increased my confidence in my ability to take care of a newborn baby and removed much of the anxiety of becoming a first-time parent, which allowed me to focus on enjoying this special time with my daughter.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Martha. She sets the bar really high and is more than just a doula – she is a trusted advisor and now, a dear friend. Looking back, I cannot imagine how we would have gotten through the first few days, weeks and months without her. In fact, now at 4+ months postpartum and being back at work for over a month, I still cannot “let go” of Martha and continue to seek her help with our family on a weekly basis.
-Ellie Drawas
July 28, 2019
Martha Widing
Birth Baby Blessing
Postpartum Rate: $60
