Testimonial for Tata Milan
Working with Tata taught me much about myself and my resilience. I will first start by saying that no matter how much I studied, watched videos, or spoke to other women, nothing prepared me for the experience of what I thought my birth would be. I think it's because, subconsciously, I wanted to control and dictate what I thought was "the right birth." Which, in my mind, was a natural vaginal birth with as little medical intervention as possible. While this was the goal I achieved, I was ignorant of the intensity of initiation my body and spirit undertook into motherhood. Initially, I didn't know what to expect when working with Tata. I've never known anyone in real life who used a doula, and while I knew they helped with the birth process, I had no idea how vital they were in assuring a healthy and smooth labor. Tata looked out for me in ways I didn't even know I would need at the time, from the most subtle small things as having hair ties and chapstick to showing me how to breathe and relax when my nervous system forgot how to. She made me feel confident and strong throughout my labor, even when I was unsure of my body's capability. Tata taught me how to surrender to my vulnerability in my birthing process and let me experience and express any emotions I had at the time without judgment. I never felt embarrassed or unheard, and she made sure I achieved the labor and birth I desired. Even after my birth, as I was having difficulty adjusting to breastfeeding, Tata provided me with so much counsel, comfort, and assistance (even to the point where she came over at three in the morning to help me hand express milk when my son wasn't latching)! Tata has shown me so much patience and compassion, and I know that if she weren't present, I would not have been able to get through my labor as I did. She embraced me like family would, and I appreciate her and what she does in so many ways.
My birth experience described in 3 words: Powerful, Majestic and Intense
-Mercedes M.
February 05, 2024
Tata Milan
Neula Doula
Birth Fee: Not specified
