Testimonial for Elizabeth Marks
Beth is an amazing doula and I would highly recommend her. I wanted to highlight the top three reasons she is exceptional among doulas:
- She is kind, yet assertive. Doulas, particularly in hospital settings, have to navigate the wishes of the family with medical policy. This is such a critical skill and Beth is exceptional at it. She was able to gently but firmly negotiate with medical professionals when procedures weren't necessary and communicate to me when they were. She was a team leader among the nurses and other hospital staff- they seemed to like and trust her. This made it feel like I had a team of people supporting my labor.
- She is extremely empathetic and excellent at anticipating needs. Without me needing to explicitly communicate how things were feeling, she would take note of how different positions/movements did or did not feel good. This is important because each birth is different and positions I thought I would want to labor in were not always the ones that felt the best in the moment. She also empowered my partner to provide support.
- She provides her expertise, but ultimately embodies the wishes of her clients. In my experience, some doulas can be very dogmatic with little flexibility. Through our discussions, Beth learned what my priorities were and then made it her goal to ensure my wishes were met. I felt incredibly centered in the process- that my wishes and beliefs were most important.
If you are looking for doula that is experienced, calm and effective under pressure, and overwhelmingly kind, hire Beth!
-Jenna K
July 11, 2023
Elizabeth Marks
NOVA Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1250 to $1750
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
