Testimonial for Maria Maloney
Maria is such an amazing doula! I could not imagine what my first pregnancy would be like if she was not a part of it. Maria’s knowledge and support gave me and my husband a peace of mind since we were entering unknown territory for the first time. The prenatal meetings were very informative. Maria made sure to touch upon all major topics (i.e. natural birth, epidurals, C-sections) and answered every question we had. Learning more about my pregnancy and what could happen during labor & delivery made me feel empowered and comfortable with what I was going through. My husband also appreciated Maria for including him in the birthing process, making sure she understood his needs and offering guidance on how he can support me during my pregnancy and L&D. When that special day came, my labor was extremely fast. Maria responded immediately by phone and text when I was laboring at home in the early morning and rushed as soon as she could when we found out by the midwife that I was fully dilated and ready to push upon arrival to the hospital. This was a great surprise to us all! Maria arrived just after the delivery (which took less than 45 minutes!) and immediately jumped into action. While everyone attended to the baby, Maria stayed by my side making sure I was doing well. She encouraged me to try and breastfeed my baby during skin-to-skin, which was a success! She also greeted my in-laws when we were waiting in the delivery room and helped us get settled during recovery. In the post-partum meeting, my baby loved being held by Maria! She was really sweet in making sure I was well physically, emotionally, and mentally. I highly recommend Maria in being part of this beautiful journey.
-Socheata
February 11, 2020
Maria Maloney
Science + Soul Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2200
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $50
