Testimonial for Madison Herrera
Maddie did an amazing job from the very beginning. I did my interview with her and just knew she was going to be my doula. Her demeanor matched with my personality so well. She kept me informed of how the process would go. She also wanted all updates from my appointments so she could stay in the loop of my pregnancy and eventual induction. Even though induction wasn't my plan, Maddie switched gears without a blink of an eye. She made me feel calm about the whole thing and validated all my feelings that I had about the situation. When it was birthing time she showed up during active labor. Pitocin had been started and I had a cook's balloon as well. She instructed me into effective laboring positions and kept me "in the game". There was a point where they increased my pitocin and the pain was becoming difficult to manage. She suggested I try nitrous oxide gas. It helped for a long while! However, the pitocin eventually became unbearable for me. Maddie knew that I wanted to try to birth without and epidural but, she also knew that if I truly needed it she would advocate for me. She never made me feel like a failure for any choice I made. There were more complications than anticipated with my birth but Maddie made me feel strong and in control of the whole situation. I don't regret any of the choices I made in my birth because Maddie empowered me! Thank you, Maddie. ??
-Meegan Howard
February 15, 2024
Madison Herrera
Lotus Bloom Birth Services
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
