Testimonial for Marissa Hathaway, MPH, CD(DONA), CBE
If you are a type-A personality, who likes data and needs someone to tell them straight "how it is" you can't find a better doula than Marissa. She is not only knowledgeable, caring and has a great sense of humor, but she also is extremely interculturallary aware and managed to navigate with ease culturally and language specific moments, superstitions and beliefs. She really taught me how to be an advocate for my own healthcare descisions in the medical setting - something I will take beyond this birth and into rest of my and my family's healthcare experiences. The most amazing thing is also her flexibility and ability to make anything work. As I was admitted for my birth I turned out to be COVID positive, so she could not come in person . Despite that she managed to still truly "be there", giving play by play instructions when we asked , coaching when required and just support without judgment when we needed it via phone and video chat. Her constantly reminding me that the important thing is not healthcare provider comfort/ ease of work, but my comfort and what works for me made all the difference in those tough moments.
All in all having Marissa as part of my first childbirth experience was the best thing we did for ourselves as a family.
-Mary
November 08, 2022
Marissa Hathaway, MPH, CD(DONA), CBE
The Lemon Grove, LLC.
Birth Fee: $1900 to $2100
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
