Testimonial for Mary Skinner
I knew I wanted a doula to compliment my midwife. My husband and I had a FaceTime consultation with her to ensure she was the right fit for us and I could feel her warmth instantly. Her long lineage of birth workers and history of home births were felt like a big hug. I think I cried three or four times during our time on the phone. Everything she offered and who she was at her core aligned with everything I was looking for in my doula. Placenta encapsulation, yoga and meditation (essentially hypno birthing) sound baths, belly binding, postpartum nutrition and holistic alternatives to western medicine etc. It was all music to my ears. It felt so right- Mary had her babies with the same midwife we had chosen for our home birth and I took it as a sign I was right where I belonged- in the tender loving care of Mary and her tribe. Over the next 8 months I spent Fridays at her prenatal yoga-birth medication- and sound bath class. I swear that class was one of the main contributors of my successful unmedicated, practically pain free home birth. Mary held me as I grew our baby, held me through labor and held me through postpartum. I will never forget the moment she walked into our home and I melted into her arms during labor- she gave me so much calm and peace and she carried me into motherhood. She was right there with me every step of the way. The best day ever. I looked forward to every postpartum visit, her warm massages, delicious food, conversation, advice and really just her energy- she has some of the best energy. I will never forget our closing of the bones ceremony- it was one of the most powerful experiences- we held each other as tears rolled down both of our cheeks. She will be our doula for all of our babies. Mary and her tribe are nonnegotiables. I highly recommend the bliss package! Worth its weight in gold!
-Megan K Cameron Muscarella
October 31, 2024
Mary Skinner
Lotus Doula Tribe-Holistic Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $100
