Testimonials

Mary is a wonderful doula. Her presense throughout my pregnancy and during delivery was invaluable beyond words. This was my first pregnancy and it was a unique and extremely stressful situation. At 17 weeks I found out that my daughter had Gastroschisis and would need surgery at birth as well as significant NICU time. I also completed my pregnancy alone in a high conflict situation with my daughter's father. I can't tell you how many time Mary answered my worried phone calls and provided information, as well as reassurance and emotional support. At 32 weeks I developed preeclampsia and went into labor. Mary was an enormous part, if not completely responsible, for me staying strong during the terrifying experience of having a premature, sick baby as a single mother. Not only did she help guide me through the process of labor, but she also comforted me when my baby was born and immediately ushered away to be stabilized and transferred to a different hospital. I recommend her to any woman seeking the best pregnancy/delivery experience possible.

-Rebekah Evans

I had Mary as my doula for two of my children's births. The physical support she provided during labor made a huge difference in my ability to manage the pain. (Looking back now I feel bad for how long she had to do hip squeezes as I'm sure her arms got pretty tired.) Neither of those births went according to my plan, but having her there made the experience so much better. She allowed me to feel that I did everything in my power to get the birth I wanted. She helped me process my emotions after and reassured me of my decisions. My husband also really appreciated having her with us. He appreciated her guidance and advice for how he could best help me. My daughter's labor ended with an emergency cesarean, I know my husband was thankful not to have been alone while he waited for me to get out of surgery. I would recommend Mary to anyone, she was an amazing support!

-Megan Day

For my third child and second C section birth, my husband and I chose to use Mary as our doula. Mary was a wonderful listener and support during the whole process. She supported me during and after the birth of our daughter and was very soothing and comforting. My husband was suprised how much support she was for him! He was able to be with our daughter on the other side of the operating room, which I wanted, without feeling like he was leaving me alone. Mary being there by my side and being able to switch places with my husband gave him peace of mind and allowed him to fully enjoy the birth without anxiety!!! Having Mary there with us to welcome our little girl into the world added to our birth experience by bringing emotional and physical support, peace, and helping make it memorable!! Thank you Mary

-Amber Holland

Mary was a godsend at a very vulnerable time for me. I was pregnant with my 4th child, my husband was deployed with the U.S. Navy and I knew I needed the extra support of an experienced doula to ease my mind during my labor and delivery. It was one of the best choices I ever made. Mary is calm and reassuring and was such a strength for me. She supported me in my choice for a natural birth and was my birth partner since my husband wasn't there. She suggested a change of position that got my slow labor progressing and then when things sped up she advocated for me when the doctor and nurses didn’t realize how close I was to delivery. She even reassured my husband on the phone while I was at the end stages of labor and couldn’t talk to him. In short, Mary is exactly what you need her to be. She has the ability to read people and situations and react accordingly. She is educated and supportive of however your labor progresses. Having her with me made me feel so much calmer and more confident. I honestly don’t know how I would have done it without her!

-Beth Elkins

Mary's service as a doula was exceptional and surprising to me. I was on my third baby and fully believe in epidurals so I wasn't sure how much a doula would really be able to aid me. I am so glad I had Mary there. I was induced early in the morning and it took a couple hours for everything to get set up and going. During that time Mary talked with me and aided in anything I needed to get. She kept me company while my husband went out to get donuts, that I couldn't even eat! In the time after my water broke and before the epidural when I really started feeling contractions Mary knew just the right counter pressure points to reduce the pain of each contraction. My baby's heart rate began to fall and as nurses and the doc were getting the correct monitor on my baby's head, Mary was there easing my nerves and helping me maneuver in the bed from one side to another with all the wires and things hooked around me. She was there the entire time aiding with my pain with counter points, massaging my shoulders and back, and giving words of encouragement. She even held a leg as I pushed. I am so very thankful for her service and know that my delivery was easier with her there. I love Mary!!
-Christine Sorenson