Testimonial for Elizabeth Marks
If you are reading these testimonials, then you have been researching whether a doula is right for you. You will be most fortunate if Beth is available for your birth and postpartum support! Beth was the perfect match for us. She helped us with getting ready for baby, the birth experience, and postpartum. I honestly believe that I would have had a c-section if not for Beth's assistance during my induction. She showed my husband different counterpressure techniques, and they worked together to keep me relatively active. If not for them, I would have just sat around in misery (with my non-stop nausea/vomiting) and been headed to the OR. The last few hours of induction when the OB told me I would have a C-section after the next check...we started doing some additional movements that finally caused my baby to drop and I was in labor within an hour and the baby was out. It was a whirlwind! The doctors and nurses were highly complementary of Beth's presence in the birthing suite. They even pulled her aside and said how wonderful it was to work with her. They told me she was the best doula they have ever worked with. Beth also took photos during induction, labor, and delivery that I will forever cherish. My husband and I were too busy to have our phones out ;-) Beth was also an essential part of our postpartum journey. She helped us for 8 weeks. It was wonderful having time to nap and shower, she helped show us some activities to do with a newborn, and helped with lactation issues. It was comforting having a knowledgable person just a text away whenever something came up. As first time parents, there was no way to be ready for everything no matter how many classes we attended or books we read. Beth is like an additional family member to our baby. We still keep in touch often and her support has not ended. We will definitely reach out for her help in the future if we decide to have another child, even if we are a bit 'seasoned' now!
-Kathleen M
October 15, 2023
Elizabeth Marks
NOVA Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1250 to $1750
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
