Testimonial for Maria Masvidal
I can't express how much Maria's help has meant to me: I feel like she's my magical fairy godmother who showed up at just the right moment, turning what would have been a negative and stressful experience into an amazingly wonderful one! I was so anxious and depressed with my first baby due to feeding and pumping challenges, and so afraid I would experience a repeat with my second. Sure enough, it seemed initially like I was having similar challenges, but thanks to Maria's help, I was able to find a way to latch with minimal pain, work through my fears of pumping and supplementing, and get the practical and emotional help I needed to keep moving forward towards my goal of exclusive breastfeeding. Thanks largely to Maria's help, I was able to completely stop pumping and supplementing by five weeks.
Not only does she offer expert breastfeeding support, but Maria is also so knowledgeable about everything else baby-related: including teaching us how to carry baby in a wrap, and some facial and body exercises to ease tension and help with gas and breastfeeding. She even offers to cook fresh home-cooked meals, and as an extra bonus, happily entertained my toddler with the special treat of "helping" Maria while cooking.
She has such an amazing personality: my two-year-old fell in love with her just as easily as my husband and I, and it was always such a pleasure to talk with her and spend time with her! I truly can't imagine a more supportive or wonderful doula!
-Katrina Zlatkovsky
April 16, 2022
Maria Masvidal
Swedish Hospital
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
