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What People Are Saying
“I’m so grateful to have found Jodi & Natalie during my pregnancy. Natalie was my doula during and after the birth of my daughter and I truly don’t know how we would have survived without her! She was a supportive, calming, and knowledgable presence during labor and continued to provide support afterwards, proactively checking in during the difficult newborn phase and always happy to answer our questions. Five months later she is still as helpful and supportive as ever. I can’t recommend Maine Doulas highly enough!”
— V.M.
I had the placenta encapsulation service done and it was well worth it! Jodi communicated with us leading up to the delivery, and has continued to check in once a month to see how our baby has been doing.
She came to our house a day after we arrived home from the hospital, her setup for making the placenta capsules was very sanitary. I enjoyed seeing the process, and was able to talk to her and ask questions about being a first time Mom while she was in our home. She gave super helpful advice on breast feeding, tips I hadn’t received from the lactation consultant in the hospital. Our baby gained back her weight quickly thanks to Jodi’s knowledge.
Our daughter is 4 months now and Jodi continues to respond quickly to any questions, and has been a saving grace in times of uncertainty as new parents.
As for the capsules, I felt that they helped reduce my bleeding, I had more energy and a positive mood while taking them. Just knowing all the nutrients they provided made me feel good about taking them! It felt very sacred as well, knowing this organ provided so much for my baby during her 9 months in my belly.
The support and experience I had with Jodi was wonderful, she went above and beyond! I would highly recommend Maine Doulas.
— M.P.
“I cannot say enough about how wonderful Jodi Phinney has been as our doula. She supported us through all of the phases - from prenatal, to labor, and postpartum. A huge part of my confidence and that of my husband going into the day of delivery was thanks to Jodi! She helped us prepare for labor in all of the most essential ways. The day our son was born she was so helpful to myself and to my husband. She took care of me when I needed it and encouraged my husband when that was what was needed. I cannot express how thankful I am to have her in my life for the most unexpected reason - postpartum care! She helped connect me to other moms with babies, and to lactation support when it was needed. This has enabled me to make connections that I’m sure will last a lifetime! Can’t put a price tag on that!”
— E.S.
“One of your packages on your website for postpartum doulas should be called “reclaiming your bliss” or “rent-a-wife”... It feels good to get back in touch with something I did pre-baby and feel a sense of accomplishment outside of the kids. Normally when I leave them, I come home to a house that looks like it was hit by hurricane and with housework backed up. Shannon jumps right in and seamlessly takes over, so it’s like I never left! What a great way to recharge!”
— M.M.
“I don’t know how we would have gotten through the transition from a family of three to a family of four WHILE opening our second business without the love these ladies gave my family in postpartum care. Natalie and Jodi are two incredible ladies that I am honored to have in my life!! Anybody would be lucky to say the same.”
— P.G.
We can help you have the experience you want!
- From M.L.
“My heart overflows with gratitude for Natalie Grammer & Jodi Phinney of Maine Doulas who helped my partner & I have the beautiful birth we had hoped for. Not only did they support me emotionally leading up to birthing day, but the incredible Natalie was our HypnoBirthing instructor. She showed up to our home after my first 6 hours of active labor and her firm hands and calm voice gave me the confidence to get to 9 hours before we finally left for the hospital. She was with me for nearly every surge applying relieving counter pressure or offering ice to my forehead sometimes simultaneously. She supported my birth partner and helped me to understand hospital jargon without it being overwhelming. And in a moment I will never forget she invited me to go deeply inward to a place where I arrived at profound trust in myself and in my body. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to replicate that self trust in my meditation practice or elsewhere but it is one of the best gifts I have ever received. Thank you, Maine Doulas & Natalie. I am blessed to have had this resource!”
