Testimonial for Giovanna Mangione (Doula | CBE | CLE)
I can't say enough great things about Giovanna. I tell everyone i would of never wanted give birth without her! I had interviewed a couple other doulas before her but I knew about 2 minutes into talking with her that she was going to be the one! She is so calm and down to earth.
Our 1st two prenatal appts were so informative! She walks you through everything of what to expect step by step which was so crucial for us as first time parents. She asks the good & deep questions and helped us address topics that all partners should talk about before having a baby. I love that she guided us on how to set boundaries with family after baby arrives. I really appreciated her knowledge when it came to creating my birth plan. I wasn't super educated on the whole hospital process but knew I wanted to try giving birth as natural/unmedicated as possible and she was able to explain things in an unbiased manner.
When it came to the big day, I feel like I have her to thank for such a positive labor/birth experience. During labor she was able to read the room very well. She just kind of knew when to stay back and when to step in and suggest a new position or coping technique.
I did end up getting an epidural and slept for a few hours but even then she still repositioned my legs/hips for me every 20-30 min while I was asleep. This was so crucial because it helped move the baby down while I was still able to rest.
I tell everyone there's no way my boyfriend would have been able to keep his cool without her there either haha! She truly was a support person for both of us, it felt like we were working with a friend. For our last postpartum visit we were pretty comfortable & settled in with baby, so she babysat for us so we could have a night out together as a couple! We both mentioned on the drive home how we were sad when we realized this was going to be the last time we would see her for while. Until our next baby :)
-Natalie
October 04, 2023
Giovanna Mangione (Doula | CBE | CLE)
StregaDoula
Birth Fee: $0 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $45
