Testimonial for Mary-Jo Eddy
As a pregnant person with a lot of fears and specific hopes for birth, I knew having a doula was super important to me. We interviewed all the doulas we could in the area, and soon as we stepped into the room with Mary-Jo, I felt immediately comfortable with her. She had a warm presence and soft and soothing voice. She gave us space to share our worries and questions, and once we hired her, every home visit was packed with helpful information about the anatomy/physiology of birth, positions for each stage, pain management techniques, self- advocacy, and confidence. She made certain to address all of the goals and hopes we mentioned in our intake. She was even the catalyst for us transitioning from the hospital to the birth center in town for care, a decision that aligned SO much better with our goals and made for the most amazing birth experience!
Mary-Jo was a rockstar during labor and continued to advocate for my wishes, provide significant help and coaching to my husband so he could be my primary support, and help with pain management and coping. As a side note...Mary-Jo is incredibly strong and was uncomplaining when for MANY HOURS my back labor was so painful that strong counter-pressure was required for every contraction. She never let us down when we needed her. She has kept in touch since and been a wonderful encouragement and resource in the early days of new parenthood.
To sum up: Mary-Jo’s passion for birth work is obvious, her compassion for expectant families is deeply apparent, and her extensive knowledge was comforting to us at every stage of the process. We cannot recommend her highly enough and know that with her help you can expect an amazing support for your birth experience, no matter what your goals are or which labor/birth setting you choose! We love you, Mary-Jo!
-Alisa Cryer
March 06, 2024
Mary-Jo Eddy
Sacred Souls Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2300
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
