Testimonial for Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PPD, PES
This review is extremely overdue, but I want to recognize Gina and Mariah for all the help and support they provided to me and my husband!
We hired Gina and Mariah of Birth Matters NW in November of 2019 to be our doulas for the birth of our first child (due in December 2019). We immediately felt at ease when we met with them - They are both kind, relatable, approachable, and knowledgeable women. As first time parents, we had read all the books but were still feeling unsure of what to expect from the actual birth experience.
When I found out that I was measuring small about a month out and that I would likely need to be induced, Gina talked me through all the options my OBGYN presented to me and helped me better understand the implications of each option. When we arrived for my induction, my husband was initially sent home because he was still getting over food poisoning. I had to go through a cervical dilation and a couple hours of unmedicated contractions without my husband. Gina held my hand during the dilation, walked the halls with me, kept me calm, kept me company, and when she saw how upset I was about not having my husband there, she worked with the nursing staff to have him come back that night. Gina knew many of the nurses on staff at our hospital and worked very well with them. Throughout my 41 hour labor, Gina was there with us every step of the way, helping put me into various birthing positions and telling us what was coming next/letting us know what options we had. She made sure I was eating, drinking, and keeping my strength up. There were many times during my very long labor that I was not at my best mentally (due to drugs/pain/etc.) and Gina worked with my husband to advocate for me.
Having Gina there was one of the best decisions we made. Her support, care, and warmth was everything I needed to feel confident as a first time mom. Thank you, Gina and Mariah!
-Britney Schroeder
October 25, 2020
Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PPD, PES
Birth Matters NW
Birth Fee: $3600
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $65
