Testimonial for Molly Simmons
Molly was absolutely invaluable for what our family needed as a post-partum doula. My husband and I are first time parents, the first parents amongst friends in Seattle, and we do not have any family close to us. No one nor any amount of reading could have fully prepared us for bringing baby home for the very first time. I will never forget the first time that Molly came over (2 days after arriving home) and her first question was, "How are you doing"? With the sleep deprivation, overstimulation, and 2 days of constantly questioning my every move and decision, I immediately starting crying. I was not prepared for how much I really needed to hear those words, and to hear them from someone that felt safe, knowledgeable, and there for me. We spent our first meeting (roughly 4 hours) just peppering Molly with question after question, and at the end of the meeting I already felt like a different person - reenergized and more confident as a first time mom knowing that I had Molly there to help.
Throughout our time working with Molly she was such a great listener and made us feel so safe to talk about where we were in our journey. She would help us work through situations that at the time felt like the hardest decision we had to make and, as a mother, situations when I was putting immense pressure on myself. Sharing her knowledge and experiences she had with other families opened our eyes and allowed us to work through things based on what we felt worked best for our family. Our confidence continued to build over time to the point we were able to leave the house, without baby, knowing that everything was going to be okay.
I truly cannot imagine what our experience would have been without Molly. Her expertise, help, and overall calm demeanor were invaluable for us.
-Kristen
May 01, 2024
Birth Fee: $800 to $1000
Postpartum Rate: $55
