Testimonial for Tanya (Tatiana) Ponomar from Arina

Testimonial for Tanya (Tatiana) Ponomar

First and foremost, choosing to have a doula for my first pregnancy was undoubtedly the best decision I've made. I honestly can't imagine navigating the journey of natural childbirth without the incredible support of Tatiana, our exceptional doula. She exudes a calming presence and possesses an unparalleled expertise in her field.

During the third trimester she provided us with childbirth and childcare classes, prepared a birth plan with me, and remained readily available to address any new questions or concerns that arose.

During the labor itself, Tatiana was truly irreplaceable. She offered invaluable guidance on various positions that significantly eased the discomfort of contractions, employed various pain-relief techniques like TENS unit, gently reminded me how to breathe through it all, and advocated for our birth preferences. Her ability to effectively communicate my needs to the hospital staff, even interpreting my sometimes incoherent words, was nothing short of remarkable. She even managed to handle the situation with our illegally parked cars, preventing them from being towed.

Thanks to Tatiana's unwavering support and the meaningful conversations we shared, I felt confident and focused. And as a result after 8 hours of unmedicated labor, our precious baby girl made her debut, and Tatiana was right there to assist with the initial breastfeeding, staying with us until we were transferred to the recovery room.

Tatiana made a visit to our home a few days later, providing valuable guidance on various breastfeeding positions. She proved to be a quick and reliable resource addressing my postpartum questions.

I absolutely recommend Tatiana's services, and I can say with 100% certainty that I will enlist her help again for any future pregnancies. Tatiana's support was exceptional, and me and my husband are beyond grateful for the positive impact she had on our birthing experience.

-Arina

November 03, 2023