Testimonials
Dufloth Family
"Marianna is an amazing doula. She's very knowledgable about pregnancy, the labor & delivery and breastfeeding. She listens to what her clients wishes for their labor and delivery are and does her best to uphold that for the duration of the labor and delivery, through whatever events may come up... whether it be few hours or 20!
She was present at both my births (one home birth and one natural at the hospital birth) and was my grounding point. She made my husband feel more at ease and helped keep him engaged and involved throughout the labor. When something came up that we needed time to think about or needed clarification on she would help clarfiy the situtaion and then make sure we as a couple had time to make a decision without being pressured by hospital staff.
Should we have a third, I would hire her again the minute I knew I was pregnant and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to support themselves and their significant other through the labor and delivery of their child."
The Lopez Family
Marianna never left our side and was the strength and gentle guide that every family hopes for. She was tireless throughout our 11 hours in the hospital, always listening and providing for all of us in whatever way we needed. I cannot imagine the experience without her.After the birth of our son, Charlie, Marianna visited our home and made herself open and available to the new challenges we were facing.Now, more than a year later, we still talk often and when I have needed advice or have had a concern she is unwavering.
The Peyton Family
Thank you so much for everything. Marianna, your help and guidance were invaluable in getting the birth we wanted!
The Barajano Family
Marianna you are wonderful we have a warm feeling in our hearts when we think about all you did for us. I,m glad you do what you do.
The Roberge and Dillon Family
Rob and I met Marianna at a “Meet the Doula” gathering and I was at once at ease by her knowledge and obvious care for our needs as a couple and mine as a new mother. From that point on, Marianna has been a tremendous asset to our comfort, not only in the birth process, but prior to and following the birth…Were it not for Marianna and her support of both myself and my partner and our desires for a natural birth, the challenges I faced would have seen me utilizing medical intervention. Marianna helped me stay my course, supporting me as a woman, giving me the strength I required, to persevere and arrive at the final destination both Rob and I wanted.
Marianna’s follow up has been crucial to our comfort as new parents. I have called her frequently with seemingly silly questions; she has directed me to great references as well as shared her own experiences with me.
I would highly suggest a doula.... hospital, birth center or home. And without a doubt I believe Marianna has a gift as a doula, bringing comfort, strength and love to the birthing process.
The Vidaloca Family
When we hired Marianna, we were expecting to have a fairly uneventful labor and delivery. I thought I was going to need her the most when my baby was born, but it turned out I needed her the most before the birth. Three weeks before my due date, I discovered that our daughter was breech. After two weeks of trying many, many times to turn her, we surrendered to fate and scheduled a c-section. Throughout all of the ups and downs, Marianna was right by my side, helping me to make the decisions that were right for me. Thanks to Marianna, I was able to make sure all my concerns about the c-section were addressed appropriately and our daughter came into this world in a room full of love and peace. We will be eternally grateful to her!
The Gragg Family
My husband Justin and I hired Marianna to be our doula after a good friend recommended her to us. I decided to use a doula with my second birth because I felt I could use the extra support from an experienced birth coach and wanted very badly not to use pain meds the second time around. I did not like the lack of control I felt after having an epidural with my first daughter.
From the moment we first met Marianna my husband and I felt at ease with her and knew she would be a great person to have on our side in the delivery room. Marianna encouraged and supported my wish for a drug-free, natural childbirth and told me to trust my body. Marianna was a useful resource during my pregnancy and helped me write a clear and direct birth plan for the doctor and nurses at the hospital.
At the birth of my daughter Maizy, Marianna was at my side the entire time, guiding me through the pain, cheering me on, rubbing my back and holding me up during my very intense contractions. Marianna was my epidural. Marianna’s presence was both calming and comforting for me and my husband. In the end my birth went just as planned and Maizy entered into the world with a sense of peace and calm. We were so thankful that Marianna was there to share this special moment in our lives and we highly recommend her as a doula.
