Testimonials
I can’t thank Mariette enough for everything she did for me, my husband & our baby girl! As a first-time mom, there were a lot of unknowns with pregnancy and birth. Mariette was there every step of the way to ease our minds and talk through the whole process and our options. When we made the decision to move forward with a scheduled c-section after a specialist recommendation, I felt extremely supported and my husband and I both knew Mariette needed to be there for the c-section. Having her in the operating room was exactly what we needed. My husband was able to focus on baby while Mariette was right there with me. We both felt extremely supported & cannot wait to have Mariette be a part of our next birthing experience!
— Macauley, Charlie, and baby girl
Words can't express how grateful I am for Mariette's support with my second birth (VBAC). As soon as we connected on the phone for the first time I felt at ease and knew I was in good hands. A VBAC mama herself, she believed in me and in the birth experience I wanted. She took the time to connect with me, to comfort me when fears arose, and to make a plan with me to set me up for success. I also appreciated that she empowered my husband to be a central part of the birthing process as she taught him ways he could comfort me throughout labor. When I was actively laboring, I felt surrounded by love as both my husband and Mariette were with me through every single surge. I ended up laboring for 32 hours, and even though there were times I wanted to give up, I was able to meet my biggest birth goals: having a VBAC and staying unmedicated. I look back on my experience with so much pride and gratitude. I have no idea what my experience would have been like without Mariette. Her warmth, transparency, unwavering support, and loving energy helped to define my birthing experience. I would recommend her to anyone wanting a beautiful and empowering birth. I could not be happier with my experience and am eternally grateful!
— Alison, Nick, and baby boy
We are so thrilled that Mariette was our doula for the birth of our son! As this was our first child, we did not know what to expect but she was there with us every step of the way; preparing us with questions to ask at doctors appointments and ultrasounds, giving us birthing classes at our home, helping us through the delivery process, and taking beautiful pictures of the experience! She helped ease our nerves during the hours of labor by developing relationships with the nurses and doctors, explaining the process throughout, and helping relieve pain during contractions through positioning, pressure, and breathing exercises. She showed my wife and I how we could work together during labor to make it a connecting and beautiful experience. We strongly recommend Mariette (Marsolais Wellness) and can't wait to work with her again for baby #2!
— Kristin, Tom, and baby boy
It’s hard to put into words just how invaluable Mariette was throughout my pregnancy and birth. From the very beginning, she was always available to answer my questions and ease my concerns. There was a point where I felt unsure about my birth plan, and Mariette took the time to really listen, helping me work through my thoughts and come to a decision that felt right. My birth experience turned out to be far better than I could have imagined, and I know that’s because of Mariette’s incredible support. During labor, she wasn’t just there for me—she was also a huge support for my husband, helping him stay calm and feel involved. Her presence made both of us feel cared for and reassured during the entire process.
On top of all that, Mariette’s personality was such a light in our journey. She brought warmth, positivity, and a sense of calm that made all the difference. She truly was a gift to us, and we are endlessly grateful for everything she did. Mariette wasn’t just our doula—she was a trusted teammate and guide, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better by our side.
— Maggie, Kevin, and baby girl
We are so glad Mariette was our doula and was there to support us during the birth of our daughter. So often women in labor and birth partners can feel like they don’t know exactly what to do or don’t know if things are “progressing” ok. Mariette helped us both feel empowered by the experience and gave us practical hands-on help to actively labor and work together as husband and wife throughout the process.
We had what ended up being a longer labor than we ever imagined. There were many twists and turns and after pushing we ended up in an urgent cesarean. So we almost got to our goal of a vaginal delivery, but ended up in the scenario that we were trying to avoid (like most of us), of an unplanned c-section. That said, ultimately we did achieve our “A goal“ of a healthy baby girl being delivered and healthy mom who was able to recover fully.
Moreover, what Mariette helped us with after the fact, that was invaluable, was processing our labor experience, and coming to embrace that we did everything we could, with Mariette’s help along the way. So we could rest assured that we really did give it our all and we should have no regrets about how everything unfolded. Without Mariette being there, we might not have come to that conclusion as quickly. And having her there with us at the hospital gave us invaluable tools that helped us minimize unnecessary interventions for as long as possible. We cannot recommend Mariette highly enough.
— Christie, Ben, and baby girl
If you are searching for a doula who will give you a sigh of relief from the first hello - MEET MARIETTE. After our first meeting, it was so easy to see that she was put here on earth to build people up. Her positivity is contagious and her intentionality is where the sigh of relief comes in - she is ready and eager to help you make a plan. In preparing for my son’s birth, I was full of questions and somewhat anxious to go into labor for the first time, especially since I would be attempting a VBAC. (My daughter came via an emergency c-section 3 years prior.) My husband and I felt more connected and aligned in our birth plan and I am so proud to say that during my medically complex, marathon of a VBAC, I felt calm, confident, and full of peace. We knew how to take action and my husband felt confident in assisting me through the waves of pain and emotion during labor. I cannot thank Mariette enough for her loving support and excitement for our growing family.
— Sarah, Brad, and baby boy
I am so grateful that Mariette helped support my first birth. Prior to the birth, we had two educational sessions, which included what to expect during labor, labor positions, etc., that really helped me feel much more at ease going into it. It was reassuring to basically have a personal on-call resource that I could reach anytime I had any questions or concerns. She made sure to check in with me daily two weeks before my due date. During labor, it was so great that Mariette was there with my husband to support me through contractions. She also helped us take some great photos that will be memories that we will cherish forever! Mariette was so easy to work with, and I couldn’t be happier that she was there to help us through my first birth.
— Lilian, Aaron, and baby boy