Testimonial for Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PPD, PES
It's painful during labor and delivery. It's difficult to relate the word "amazing" to the whole labor process. However, with the help from Mariah and Gina, I could not imagine a more perfect and amazing prenatal, birthing & postnatal experience from a doula than the one I had with them. Both of them are caring, thoughtful, and professional in every single decision I made. The guidance and support that both gave me made me feel safe, respected, secured, and supportive.
Even with epidural, my left hip was in pain. The counter-pressure massage Mariah did was so good. I can't imagine how I could tolerate the pain without the help of Mariah. I would either lose all my energy dealing with the hip pain or have an emotional breakdown. Besides, Mariah did a great job taking care of my husband and me. She reminded my husband a couple of times to eat some food and get some water. It sounds silly when I say it now. However, it's equally important to take care of the spouse in the labor ward. I am a petite mom (only 5'2"). I couldn't understand how I could push an almost 9 lbs baby. I kept telling Mariah that my whole family in Hong Kong heard about how amazing she is. I would say she is the best "cheering team" leader. She set an excellent expectation with me during my birth journey. Hiring Gina and Mariah as the birth doula is the best decision we ever made for my pregnancy.
-Gemma
June 07, 2021
Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PPD, PES
Birth Matters NW
Birth Fee: $3600
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $65
