Testimonial for Alyson Mancini CD(DONA), BA Birth/Newborn Photographer
We had a wonderful experience with Alyson as our doula. She helped me to feel prepared and confident leading up to labor. Once my labor started, Alyson helped me feel calm and make decisions such as when to go to the hospital. During labor, Alyson suggested ways to keep contractions progressing and helped me work through them as they became more intense. She explained what was happening with my body and assured me that I had the strength to get through it. Because of her and my husband's support, I was able to achieve the birth goals that I had set for myself. When I had some complications after my son was born, Alyson helped me to stay calm and trust in my medical team. She stayed with us until we were settled in our recovery room and visited us the next day and a few days after. I felt very supported throughout the end of my pregnancy, labor and delivery, and early postpartum period. As a bonus, we have some beautiful photographs to remember the experience. I would recommend Alyson to anyone looking for a birth doula. She was a calming, reassuring support for me and I don't think I would have had the same empowering birth experience without her.
-Maggie
March 02, 2020
Alyson Mancini CD(DONA), BA Birth/Newborn Photographer
Inner Strength Birthing
Birth Fee: $1300
Postpartum Rate: $30
