Testimonial for Tatiana Ponomar
As a first time mom, Tatiana did an amazing job supporting both me and my husband prior, during and after the birth of our son. As first time parents, we didn't know half of the questions we should ask and Tatiana helped us navigate what decisions we should make prior to the birth and how to best prepare for both mine and the baby's first days after delivery. Tatiana provided an incredibly helpful postpartum shopping list, worksheets to help us outline what we hoped our birth plan would look like and provided the tools and resources to help make us feel as confident as possible leading up to the birth. My labor and delivery went exactly as I hoped: less than 6 hours, no epidural, and only 15 minutes of pushing! During labor, whenever I wasn't sure what to do, how to alleviate my discomfort and pain, or what position I wanted to deliver the baby in, Tataina was always by my side helping me exactly how I needed and putting me at ease as much as possible (recognizing the OBGYN and instantly saying how much she liked her, words of encouragement, recommending different positions and pain management techniques, asking for a birthing chair, etc.). Although my labor and delivery went exactly per plan, my recovery did not. Tatiana was right there, answering my questions via text and sitting with me for over 4 hours as we went through my birth and postpartum things I was struggling with. I felt incredibly supported, without any judgment, as I shared how much I was struggling with breastfeeding, my physical recovery and my mental health postpartum.
If I have another child, I know without a doubt that I will ask Tatiana to be by our family's side. I have also recommended Tatiana to several of my friends and neighbors. I cannot endorse her enough and I hope you too will entrust Tatiana in supporting your family in this stressful, but exciting time.
-Elizabeth
April 14, 2024
Tatiana Ponomar
MyDoula
Birth Fee: $2600 to $3000
Postpartum Rate: $65 to $75
