Testimonial for Maria Elena Baez-Dominguez
Part 1 of 3
I’ll begin this review with my “nickname” for Maria Elena: I call her our guardian angel and I truly, truly believe that our paths crossed at (as she would say,) “ just the right moment.”
After interviewing a few different Doulas and Doula teams, my husband and I decided to go with Maria Elena. Her warm demeanor, clear passion for what she does, extensive knowledge of her craft, and generosity of time and spirit set her far above anyone else we had spoken to.
In the months and weeks leading up to our son’s birth, Maria Elena was there for questions, concerns, baby product recommendations, prenatal yoga sessions, advice, preparing for and reviewing doctor’s visits, easing anxiety, and coaching me and my husband through the labor process and what we needed to do to prepare to labor at home for as long as possible. She lent us her birthing props including her peanut ball and Rebozo and she recommended some invaluable reading to both me and my husband. Maria Elena loves to learn and is consistently trying to improve her craft and learn more about her practice, a trait I truly admire. Her passion for her work is palpable in everything she does. Whenever I had a question, she was there to answer it and, if she didn’t know the answer, she knew who to ask or what book to consult to find me the answer. She came to our house and gave us advice about how to best set up our small space, what to pack in our hospital bag and what we should have on hand for postpartum recovery.
My birth story, like so many others, did not go as planned but, with Maria Elena there to support us I will forever look on those days and hours feeling empowered, proud and immensely grateful.
-Naomi Avadanei-Cohen
August 24, 2022
Maria Elena Baez-Dominguez
mariaelenadoula.com
Birth Fee: $2100 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
