We are so grateful to have had Maria as our doula for the birth of our first. I started out completely uneducated about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and had no idea the extensive education a doula could offer, nor the support and friendship we'd receive in the postpartum period either. For our prenatal sessions, she sat with us for HOURS as we asked questions and I processed my needs for trauma-informed care, and she really helped me find confidence in my ability to give birth. I ended up really refining my desires for birth, eventually opting for an out of hospital, natural plan, but when complications arose before delivery and I had to be induced, Maria was by our side for four days until my son was successfully born vaginally (that could not have happened without her support--I wouldn't have lasted as long as I did). Maria has been a vital resource for finding lactation support when my son wouldn't latch and struggled with weight gain, as well as helping me connect with other new moms through a virtual support group. We love her, are SO grateful for her, and really hope she can be there for the next baby too!
-Anna Williams
April 29, 2020
Agape Birth Services
Birth Fee: $2000