I originally picked Mariah to be my doula because of her comforting nature. We just clicked and I went with my gut. She knows what she's talking about and made me feel comfortable with all my decisions.
I ended up in labor at 33 weeks. My birthing class and next meetings with Mariah weren't for a few more weeks. Mariah helped provide us with a crash course in birthing and coached us through the next few days while I was in the hospital. She helped us understand how a premature birth could go and helped prepare us for quite a few scenarios. The day my daughter decided to make her appearance was a worldwind, Mariah was the calm and strong support both me and my husband needed. Quite literally strong! At one point my back started spasming and I couldn't move my neck for a few hours without it being in excruciating pain. She held my neck straight and elevated the entire labor.
Going into labor at 33 weeks was not my plans. But Mariah made sure I felt confident and heard through the entire experience. I can't thank her enough for being the calm in that crazy storm.
-Laura
July 04, 2022
Birth Matters NW
Birth Fee: $3600
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $65