Testimonial for Alyson Mancini CD(DONA), BA Birth/Newborn Photographer
Alyson will forever hold a special place in our hearts for all that she did for us during our birth process. We were on the fence about getting a doula initallly and not really sure what to expect. The first time we met with Alyson we knew her calm, positive, confident vibe was just what we needed to help support my husband and I during the birth of our first child. She made us feel at ease going into the final pregnancy weeks and was always there to answer any questions. I ended up having to be induced and had a very long labor and she was there with us the entire time, even sleeping in the tiniest of chairs in our hospital room! Don't get me wrong the nurses were phenomenal but we would have felt lost without Alyson there supporting us. She did everything from advocating for me to be off the monitor so I could walk the stairs, to constantly filling my water cup, massaging my back, offering different positions to try for pain relief, and providing endless encouragement. As an added bonus she took high quality photos of our newborn and family during/after the birth that we will always cherish. She then comes out to your house postpartum bringing delicious lactation cookies and offering further support. She really should be charging 3 times as much for all that she does! I can't recommend Alyson enough. My husband and I were so pleased to have her on our team during the biggest day of our lives.
-Lindsay
March 14, 2020
Alyson Mancini CD(DONA), BA Birth/Newborn Photographer
Inner Strength Birthing
Birth Fee: $1300
Postpartum Rate: $30
