Testimonial for María Victoria (MV) Daral
MV was a great addition to our birth! We weren't sure on hiring a doula until it was certain that I'd be able to delivery vaginally, as there were some factors pointing forward c section, at first. But that all changed, we started searching, and brought MV on late in the third trimester. MV helped me learn breathing techniques, and ways my husband could be my partner in the birth of our daughter as well. I'm not sure I'd have ended up with an unmedicated birth if it weren't for MV. Her presence allowed my husband to be by my side literally all day, through all the pain, while still guiding us both through labor. She helped with different positioning to help labor along, discussed with us our options when doctors wanted to use additional induction methods (I was unfortunately induced), and with the help of MV, I was able to avoid any further induction interventions, outside of the first they gave me. To this day, I still can't believe I did it unmedicated, and both my husband and I believe we have MV to thank for that. Our daughter was born incredibly alert, eyes wide open, not groggy, ready to feed, which was why we truly wanted an unmedicated birth. MV advocated for us when we wouldn't have been able to advocate for ourselves and how we wanted the birth to go. We are very thankful for MV!
-Margaret
June 23, 2021
María Victoria (MV) Daral
Down To Bearth Holistic Birth & Postpartum Care
Birth Fee: $950 to $3250
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $100
