Testimonial for Maggie Gott (Watkins)
I do a poor job at finding the right words to convey how I feel. With Maggie this is no different. but here it goes. . .From the first time I spoke with her on the phone I felt a connection with her, I felt a genuine care on her end about my past and my future desires. When my husband and I met with her we both came to the same conclusion that this was it, she was exactly the person we wanted to work with. It was easy to feel at ease with her, laugh with her and talk about serious subjects with her. She was professional, loving, friendly and guiding all at the same time. I had two hard births behind me and was really determined to have a birth that felt good for me, the baby and my husband. I appreciated her knowledgeable, holistic, nonjudgmental approach while working with us. I was determined to have a peaceful vaginal birth with my third child. She was very supportive with that and was as determined as I was! When the time came we all met at the hospital, I felt like this was my team, my support group, my family. She worked so well with my husband and myself. She knew what we both needed before we did. She encouraged Jim (my husband) in the right loving way that did not feel threatening. She made me feel safe and encouraged. She felt like a mother figure I needed to be with me at that time. While the birth was somewhat long she never waivered. She provided the exact essential oils I needed at the right time (thank you so much for that). She supported all my decisions and encouraged me on. Did I mention she knew what I needed as I needed it?!?! It felt so loving. When it was time to push my baby out she was there ready to help and do the work with me. She captured great photos of us!
We aren't planning to have anymore children but if we were I would hire her again in a second! Therefore I strongly encourage anyone wanting to have a peaceful, respectable birth to hire her. As my dear friend that hired her before said "she's worth her weight in gold".
-Melinda Norris
January 27, 2022
Maggie Gott (Watkins)
The Homestead Doula
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2350
Postpartum Rate: $25 to $45
