Testimonial for Maria Maloney
Thank goodness for Maria.
We knew we wanted to work with a doula early on and interviewed several before chatting with Maria. Immediately after speaking with her, my husband and I looked at each other and agreed that she was the best fit for us. We were looking for someone science-based, patient, and kind who could act as an advocate and advisor for both of us throughout the pregnancy journey; Maria was all that and more.
Maria helped us prepare with in-depth discussions of the labor process. She was incredibly patient in answering our questions and recording our preferences. She asked about all the little nuances that might make the experience more or less difficult for each of us and helped come up with approaches that aligned with our vision for the birth.
As a first-time mom, I had a lot of questions and concerns that felt very dismissed by the hospital staff during my labor. Maria made me feel validated and did her absolute best to make my concerns heard. Maria helped me work through the exhaustion and discomfort of labor, literally drying my tears and suggesting different ways to try to ease the physical symptoms.
Maria was indispensable during and after delivery. She reminded the hospital staff of my preferences and helped advocate for me when those preferences were dismissed. She helped my husband keep me calm and updated me on what was going on at all points. She stayed with me while my husband accompanied my son to the NICU and made sure that I was emotionally okay, got food, and had any questions answered.
Maria followed up with us several times in the subsequent weeks to make sure we were okay. I am so grateful that Maria was our doula. She is so kind, thoughtful, attentive, and patient. I've already recommended her to several friends and have no reservations continuing to do so here. She was one of the best decisions we made for our pregnancy, labor, and delivery experience.
-Megan
August 16, 2023
Maria Maloney
Science + Soul Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2200
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $50
