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“Working with Maria provided some of the very best days after baby arrived. Her calm energy soothed me during tough PPD moments and helped me gain confidence as a first time mom. She helped me better care for myself and my son, and provided support, respect and guidance that carried me through the fourth trimester. I am so glad she was on my team and recommend her wholeheartedly.
She's magic.”
— AC
Maria is such a special person - her positive attitude, flexibility, and passion for her profession as a doula was so apparent in the first moments with us. She allowed us to solely focus on our new little one and helped tremendously with the transition as new parents once we were home from the hospital.
She was and continues to be such a valuable resource for us during this delicate time. We are so grateful for the time she spent with us, and we couldn't have imagined the postpartum time without her!"
— LT
“Maria's help during my early postpartum period was pivotal, especially as a first time Mom. She helped me navigate my own physical changes, the sleep deprivation, and caring for my son. I'm so grateful for her help during since a huge life transition, and would recommend her to anyone.” — KK
“Maria has a true gift when it comes to all things postpartum support. I attended her circles all through my maternity leave and it truly was a godsend. As a new mom figuring it all out I was grateful for a safe space that my baby and I could come as is without judgement. A place where we could just “be” as we figured out our new normal together. Maria has a talent for making you feel immediately comfortable, seen, and also empowers you in your new role as mother. I would recommend anyone to attend a birth circle and/or use her postpartum services any chance you get!” — HD
“Maria is wonderful! She inspired me to become a doula myself. Her circle is such a special place—one where I feel heard, seen, supported, and validated. Maria serves as a facilitator, allowing others to guide the conversations. She is there as an unbiased resource. A bonus was the delicious bagels we'd devour. Highly recommend Maria!”
— KK
“Maria changed our lives for the better when we welcomed a baby in 2022. I had been struggling to find a rhythm in my postpartum recovery and Maria jumped right in to provide support, tips/tricks, and affirmations in a totally non-judgmental and loving way. I gained a real education from her in all sorts of ways- from pumping, baby wearing, feeding and all things baby sleep. The hands on support she provided was better than any book or online resource! She sat with me in the hard times and cheered on the wins. We all need a Maria in our lives-- 10/10 recommend!”
— JS
“Maria has a way of instantly making you feel safe and seen. There’s zero judgement. Just a listening ear, solidarity, and some tips. I would recommend her support to any mama.”
— MW
“I’ve been attending the post-partum groups and they have been incredibly helpful! The meet ups have been a casual and welcoming space. Meeting with other new parents (and experienced parents too!) has been great for my mental health as I navigate being a first time mom. I feel a much needed sense of community and I’m especially appreciative of hearing other parents perspectives and experiences. ♥️ thank you for all you do!!!”
— MB
“Maria was an absolute angel of a presence during my very long labor and delivery. My husband and I appreciated all of her wisdom and support. 100% would recommend.”
—KM
“Maria is such a special person - her positive attitude, flexibility, and passion for her profession as a doula was so apparent in the first moments with us. She allowed us to solely focus on our new little one and helped tremendously with the transition as new parents once we were home from the hospital. She was and continues to be such a valuable resource for us during this delicate time. We are so grateful for the time she spent with us, and we couldn’t have imagined the postpartum time without her!”
— MB
“I feel so much relief that you’re here!”
—KM
“Maria has an intuitive, nurturing and pure spirit that was in complete alignment with my postpartum needs. Her professional expertise and guidance combined with an innate knowing of how to help in the most kind and thoughtful ways were a true gift during recovery. She cultivates the practice of deep self-care for new moms that become fond core memories during such a vulnerable time.”
— LG
“Maria came in and knew exactly what to do. Maria helped us feel confident about taking care of our baby. Maria was an integral part of our postpartum experience. Maria made everything better. Maria took the time to listen and check in on us. Maria has so much experience as a mother of three. Maria is the best.”
— LG
“I worked with Maria as my postpartum doula throughout January of 2023. In preparing for our firstborn, my husband and I considered postpartum support an essential part of my recovery and our successful transition into parenthood. Though we identified this role as an important one, we were worried about finding someone we trusted to be in our inner circle during those first precious weeks with our newborn. That worry quickly disappeared when we met Maria.
Maria took the time to get to know us (including our pup!), our goals, and our concerns before our baby was even born. As first time parents, we didn't exactly know what we would need help with in our postpartum days, but Maria both anticipated our needs and remained flexible to continue to best support us as our life with a new baby evolved. Beyond cooking and cleaning, Maria was incredibly helpful with many of our firsts (bath time, pumping and bottle feeding, swaddling, etc.). She has compassionately walked me through countless "Is this normal?!" conversations. I am so grateful for all of Maria's help, especially her expert tips to help us navigate some of the trickier times like sleepless nights and witching hours. In the month that we worked with Maria, my husband and I gained the confidence we needed as new parents.
Maria continues to support my family by texting to check in, sharing resources, and delighting over all of the pictures I send her.
Whenever anyone asks about my postpartum experience, I tell them that Maria was our guardian angel during what could have been a terribly stressful and isolating time. I feel fortunate that I get to look back on my early postpartum days with joy and fondness in no small part thanks to Maria!”
— LJC
“Maria is an amazing doula who is kind, compassionate, and resourceful. It's so hard to remember to take care of yourself as a mom and she helped me and the baby feel so taken care of with little direction from me. She's an amazing listener and helper and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a postpartum doula.”
— Z
“Maria is amazing. I am a second time mom and hired Maria to come over to talk things through: things like baby's routine, have her check baby's latch, burping and gas help with baby, discussing how my postpartum time has been, etc. She listened and offered non judgmental guidance when I sought it. She helped with laundry, making meals, calming baby, and gave us the reassurance we needed during the newborn phase.
Maria has such a calming presence, and is a wonderful listener. When you first meet her she's one of those people you can instantly open up to. She has been a great sounding board for all of my questions and after her visits has checked in on me often. Not only has she supported me during this phase of life, but also helped my husband through this transition as well.”
— MS
“I loved working with Maria and am so glad we had her support! My husband and I felt immediately at ease with her in those chaotic first days at home with baby--she offered a listening ear, was so helpful with newborn tips, and helped us feel confident and calm. I looked forward to her visits and appreciated how she looked into questions I had and came to our next appointment with new ideas and answers. She also texted to check in often. I'm really glad we decided to work with her and can't recommend her enough!”
— JA
“We cannot recommend Maria enough to any family needing post partum support. Navigating through newborn life is hard and overwhelming. Maria brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion. She created a calm and supportive environment that helped us feel confident as parents.
Maria provided us invaluable assistance with every day tasks, teaching us the best tricks to feed, swaddle, and soothe our baby. She answered any question we had and helped us figure out how to make it through those long nights.
We felt very comfortable with Maria in our home. She went above and beyond each visit. She cooked us a warm meal, folded our laundry, and held our baby so we could take a break.
Maria was also a great sanity check when we started to spiral into the "instagram" bloggers advice noise.
Maria provides high quality care and support for those adjusting to life with a new baby.”
— McD