Testimonial for Mary Rudd, CD (DONA) (PALS)
I highly recommend Mary! Mary is very kind, comforting, resourceful, and knowledgeable - she enabled me to have the natural birth I wanted, which I definitely would not have been able to do without her!
It has always been my goal to have an unmedicated birth, so my midwives recommended that I hire a doula. We interviewed a few, and were the most comfortable with Mary, as she was very knowledgeable and approachable. Before the birth, we had two sessions with Mary to discuss expectations for the actual birth day. We also discussed how to prepare, and what to expect postpartum - covering these topics was extremely helpful.
For the actual labor, we called Mary when contractions were becoming very painful. With Mary, and the TENS unit, we were able to safely labor at home until 8 cm. Mary was very good at coaching us throughout labor, and providing options for different positions, making sure we were nourished, and keeping the energy calm.
After labor, Mary did a home visit, and it was wonderful discussing how the labor went, and talking about the latest challenges with giving birth. Mary instilled us with confidence, and we highly recommend her.
-Lisa D.
June 09, 2021
Mary Rudd, CD (DONA) (PALS)
The Merry Doula
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1900
