Testimonial for Tara Martinsen
Tara was referred to me by another doula who was unavailable during my due date and I am so happy that we were connected.
I was originally unsure if I wanted a doula and my husband was actually the one who was encouraging us to find one. My husband and I took the Hynobirthing classes Tara facilitated and we hired her as our doula and it was the best decision we could have made. Tara's approach to the classes and her general approach towards labor and delivery I believe played a key role in my preparation for a very peaceful experience.
Tara went above and beyond in all of our meetings with her ahead of baby's arrival and again during my labor. During labor at home, Tara was with us supporting us, our needs and making sure we were practicing all of the techniques from hypnobirthing that were part of the birth plan.
Tara rode with us to the birth center at around midnight and was our champion all during the night until baby girl was born at 7 the following morning. She helped me remain focused and calm during active labor and was hands-on with ensuring my comfort. She was also extremely supportive of my husband and ensuring that he felt prepared and had what he needed to not only experience the journey himself but support me through it as well. My husband often joked that Tara was his doula :)
She has come to our home numerous times since our daughters birth and has offered guidance, love and support during extremely exhausting times and has become like family to us.
I cannot imagine my birth experience without Tara in it and if we choose to have baby #2 we will absolutely have her as our doula again. She is there to listen, offer guidance and support and ensure that you have the birth you want and if circumstances do change during labor, she is there to help you make informed and confident decisions.
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-Danielle Bosnjak
June 30, 2023
Tara Martinsen
Taramartinsen.com
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
