Testimonial for Tamra Mabanag PCD(DONA), PMH-C
From our 1st phone call, I knew Tamra would be an amazing support, and she more than delivered. She is the perfect combination of friend, sister, mom, and caregiver.
Initially, we thought timing wouldn't work, but she tried hard to be accommodating despite the completely valid reason she wouldn't be available. Since our LO came early, we were so grateful she got to be with us almost every day for the 1st week after our baby arrived. As terrified FTM parents, she guided us as we tried to survive the first few days. Those early newborn days are a blur, but I know we would have barely survived it without her.
Highlights of how she supported us:
1. Breastfeeding - We struggled w/ latch/tongue tie issues but she encouraged and supported me. The first two times my LO latched was with her help. We still struggled for a couple of months, but she kept encouraging me (not pushing at all) and helped calm me down when my anxiety would creep in.
2. Demeanor - She is kind, fun, gentle, and non-judgmental. When you're emotionally & physically vulnerable, hormonal, sleep-deprived, and scared, you want someone like her. Someone to ask a bunch of dumb questions and be yourself around. She was so observant, attentive, and nurturing at the same time.
3. Organization - We had nothing prepared for baby and our kitchen was stocked with so much expired food that we'd never touch. She helped us purge/sort everything and helped us determine what baby stuff we needed (and what we didn't need). It was nice having an emptier/cleaner kitchen, especially since we were rest of our life was in newborn chaos.
Note: She did ALL OF THE ABOVE while helping to watch our LO too. Amazing.
If we're lucky to have another baby someday, I'd hire her right away. You're going to want that kind of support when you come home.
-R K
October 24, 2019
Tamra Mabanag PCD(DONA), PMH-C
Postpartum Doula Services by Tamra
Postpartum Rate: $80 to $85
