Testimonial for Tanya (Tatiana) Ponomar
I want to share the story of my natural childbirth with doula Tatiana ??
Initially, I decided for myself that it would be a natural birth at home, but then I considered the option of birth center and my choice fall on Eastside Birthcenter. At the same time, I collected information about doulas that my friends recommended to me. But somehow I could not choose anyone and at some point I decided that with my husband, midwives and my good preparation for childbirth - I could cope without a doula. But I met Tatiana in time and immediately felt that this is a beautiful and bright person with whom I want not only to communicate, but also to be friends. And when I found out that Tatiana had studied for a doula, I immediately realized that it was she who I wanted to see at my birth ??. Tatiana went with me to almost all the last visits to the midwives and helped with the translation, since my English is still in training. We talked about different points about the birth process itself, together we made a birth plan. In the last weeks before giving birth, Tatiana was available 24 hours a day. On that big day Tatiana very quickly came to me from Kirkland to Seattle and helped me to go through stronger contractions. Then we all went together to the birth center and 3.5 hours later our son was born in the bathtub. Honestly, I did not expect that I would have such a well-coordinated and harmonious team (doula, husband, and midwife).It was just not forgettable - Tatiana has very strong hands - so many times she helped me to cope with very intense sensations. I felt love, tenderness, and support all the time. ??????
I made the best choice - my doula helped me in the most effective way ??????
P.S. My husband says that he does not know any other doulas, but the way Tatiana acted in my birth, was extremely professional ??
I am very happy that I know you and that you were there by my side during such important time of my life??! Love you ??????
-Alena
May 19, 2022
Tanya (Tatiana) Ponomar
MyDoula
Birth Fee: $2400 to $2600
Postpartum Rate: $60
