Birth Matters NW — Local services in Carnation

I cannot recommend Birth Matters NW enough! After a very difficult and traumatic first labor and delivery, I knew I needed additional support for my second. I interviewed a handful of doulas and it was so clear that Mariah and Gina were a perfect fit!

During our first meeting they asked to hear my first birth story in detail. It was so cathartic to explain my birth story to people who really know and understand birth! Both Mariah and Gina have a gift; they know exactly what to say and when to say it. They also know how to truly listen! If you want to feel heard, they are your people.

Throughout my pregnancy, I felt so supported. It was comforting to know that Mariah and Gina were always a text or phone call away! They also sent me the very best resources and connected me with an amazing prenatal massage therapist and lactation consultant.

At 41+1, I woke up with pretty intense contractions. When it was clear that I was in labor, my husband contacted Mariah and Gina. Since things were moving fast, we met them at Evergreen hospital. Right when we pulled up, they were there, helping me walk, helping me breathe, helping me relax. Mariah was on call that week so she stayed with me and fielded the questions from the receptionist.

Throughout laboring and pushing, Mariah knew exactly how to keep me calm. She knew exactly what to say, where to push, where to touch, how hard to press, how to help my husband support me. She was my voice and my advocate!!! I really cannot imagine doing it without her!

Birth Matters NW will always have a special place in my heart. I am so thankful they were a part of...

Mariah is truly wonderful! Her delicate care, attention, support & compassion allowed me to get through a very unpredictable delivery! Thank you so much for being there and being the best. Allowing me to keep calm when things were getting a little scary & hectic. She jotted notes of all the events that took place which was great for me to look back at and remember since I forgot a lot of it. She came right when I needed her & stayed by my side. Whether it was supporting my husband, assuring me things will be okay & that I am capable, paying attention to the staff and making sure they were respectful of me, my personal space and my wishes, she was there handling all things in the background. There’s just not enough to say & I truly cannot wait to use her again for the next pregnancy. She felt like a family member & I couldn’t imagine this journey without her. My husband said “I don’t know what it would’ve been like without her & not having to be alone was comforting”. Her support & care is unmatched. There since day 1 always checking in. Hiring a Doula was the best decision ever....

I could not have gotten through my labor or fourth trimester without you, Mariah and Gina!! The pre-meetings leading up to labor made my husband and I feel so prepared and supported. And of course, when the big day came and nothing went according to plan, you were there with me every step and helped me achieve a natural labor in a hospital setting; I could not have accomplished that without your advocacy, presence, and guidance. Then, when our days became foggy and the hours of sleeplessness wracked up - you were there for us during overnights with our sweet son while we got a full night’s rest. We counted down the minutes to your arrival knowing that on those nights the diapering, burping, rocking, changing, and getting him down to sleep again would all be well taken care of by someone who delighted in and cared for our son just as much as we do. Gratitude is not big enough of a word to describe how we felt working with you — but it will have to...