Testimonial for Marcia Siggelkow
Working with Marcia was the best choice I made when planning for giving birth this April! She is knowledgeable, oh-so-kind, and really good at reading the mood of each moment of my birth experience. I had to have an emergency induction the day before my due date due to a late cholestasis diagnosis and Marcia was so wonderfully helpful throughout the labor that didn't start how I had envisioned.
From a physical perspective, she helped me with positions and movements to help baby move through my pelvis in good position and that helped me cope with labor. Her hip squeezes during contractions made a HUGE difference in my pain level! When labor stalled out or was slow going, she was great at suggesting different movements/positions/coping strategies and talking through my options (I considered having my water broken to speed labor, but by discussing how I was feeling and how that could affect things, I decided to wait and I was glad!). I ended up not getting an epidural (although I am not against them/was open to one if needed) and I know for a fact I would have gotten one without her support. It ended up being a good choice for me (I think it sped my delivery) – having her perspective on where I was in labor, how I was coping, and her encouragement, made not having an epidural feel right and manageable.
From an emotional standpoint, Marcia was nice to chat and laugh with through the lulls of my induction, and throughout labor gave me sincere affirmations that were very encouraging. During the pushing phase, Marcia gave me THE BEST coaching (I felt powerful and like I pushed very efficiently with her help) and in a notable moment as the baby was crowning, Marcia reminded my midwife of my preference to give birth on my side (there is a zero percent chance that I could have advocated for myself or that my husband could have remembered in the craziness of that moment). All-in-all I cannot reccommend Marcia enough! She is truly amazing!
-Sigrid
November 05, 2024
Marcia Siggelkow
Marcia Siggelkow Doula Services LLC
Birth Fee: $1100 to $1800
