I was induced at 37 weeks for gestational hypertension. Maggie was not our primary doula, nor was she our backup doula, but our backup's back-up. However, this was a very happy change of plans (even tho we love our primary doula as well!). Maggie came and met us at the hospital when we got checked in so that we knew who would be coming once the induction process progressed. She came back pretty early in the process and hardly left us, which was above and beyond what a doula would normally do since the induction and labor process are so long.
I was extremely emotional and stressed with an unexpected induction and interventions that I hoped I would never need, but Maggie encouraged my husband and I throughout the process with her amazing company, talking us through questions for the midwives and various options, and physical support through massage...etc.
Following birth, she was an amazing resource for all the postpartum questions, especially nursing, and such a joy to work with. She really helped calm all of our first time parent fears!
I could not recommend Maggie enough. We are so grateful for how she jumped in so willingly and generously to the unexpected early arrival of our sweet baby boy. ??
-Rachael Jolivette
October 11, 2024
Maggie Mau - Doula
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1800