Testimonial for Mariana Graciano CD (PALS) CPPD (NAPS)
It was the first meeting with had with Mari where I knew in my heart that my husband and I needed her as our doula. A wave of relief came over me and we immediately felt safe with her. As first time parents we had a lot of questions, some anxiety and more importantly seeking support. Mari was exactly what we needed. During pregnancy we prepared for what the process of birth would look like, and left expectations of a perfect plan out the door as birth is very unexpected. Once I was in active labor, my husband and I felt so prepared laboring at home because Mari taught us many coping tactics. She was there via phone no matter what time it was. We went into labor positive, lighthearted and had a wonderful team of people who really enjoyed her support and suggestions to progress labor. Support is not only for the individual giving birth, but for your partner as well. My husband is a very calm, level headed person but he himself found having Mari there a necessity. Towards the end of labor, plans changed very quickly. While the Dr and nurses were doing their job to keep me and our baby safe, he had the comfort of Mari amongst the chaos going on in the room. Our birth turned into an emergency c-section where I had to be rushed to the OR very quickly while my husband and Mari gowned up. In that moment the room was busy of Dr’s and nurses rushing in. I was in a state of shock and absolute fear, until I saw the both of them walk through the door. I was comforted with warm hands of my husband and Mari. Our son made it earth side, healthy and safe. Somehow there was beauty found in such a traumatic experience for my husband and I. I truly believe Mari was meant for us and our journey. The closeness to one another that we all felt afterwards was so special. I also think it was very important for the nurses to experience such a great and positive team effort with a doula. Mari is no longer just a doula or support person to us, she is our family.
-Janae Tallon
October 15, 2023
Mariana Graciano CD (PALS) CPPD (NAPS)
Nutere Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $2500
Postpartum Rate: $70 to $75
