Welcome and Hello!
I look forward to talking about how I can support you. With 9 years and over 260 families supported countless additional years of lived experiences Birth Matters NW celebrates each family and values your unique story. The services are always customized to your needs and I hold at the heart of my practice the value of supporting your decisions and choices.
Birth matters, and I believe the way a child is brought into the world has an important impact on the rest of life. Helping with that transition is an honor. -Anjli Aurora Hinman, CNM
Birth Matters NW is the perfect match for you if:
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What is Birth Matters NW?Birth Matters NW was 'born' in 2015, originally a collaboration between Mariah Falin and Ildi Sebestyen. These two built the strong foundation for partnership work and were honored to support families together until Ildi's family grew and ultimately she and her family relocated to the East Coast. In 2018 Birth Matters NW welcomed Gina Cantatore to the practice and together she and Mariah supported families. As of February of 2022, Birth Matters NW has been honored to have supported over 400 families!
In June of 2022 Mariah and Gina will be bridging out and scaling back as separate solo practices. If you are interested in connecting with Gina you can find her here.
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Birth matters. It brings us into being on many levels. - Ananda Lowe
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Mariah Falin, CD(PALS), PD, PESOwner | co-founder of Birth Matters NW
Location: Everett, WA
Locations Served: Most area hospitals, all area birth centers and home births Training - DONA Birth Doula (2013) Seattle, WA - Big Belly Placenta Training (2014) Seattle, WA - Full Circle Placenta Training (2014) - Sacred Pregnancy Belly Binding (2015) - DONA Postpartum Doula (2017) Seattle, WA |
Philosophy: Birth is a normal, healthy process, and individuals should be supported with competent and compassionate care to achieve not only a healthy birth, but a good experience.
Mariah has always been drawn to the birth process, and began her studies in pursuit of maternal care from high school. She believes that regardless of how pregnancy happens, or how how a child comes into the world; all births are natural. And that with a knowledgeable and supportive team, every women can achieve an empowered and satisfying birth. She has a special place in her heart for first time mothers, clients pursuing a vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC), and anyone looking to have a positive and supported experience. She is a PALS Certified doula and past president of PALS Doulas (the original NW doula certificaiton organization).
Interesting Facts
-Has supported over 270+ families
- Once thrown out of a all you can eat sushi restaurant
- Grew up in the deep south, yet missing the 'ya'll drawl'
- Got married on Tybee Island, GA at sunset, barefoot in the sand
- Mom to two amazing teens (both of whom are officially taller than I am, I wish that shorter one would listen re: veggies)
- Collect crafts and hobbies like some people collect Pokémon, or shoes. And apparently cookbooks too.
- Shared a tiny living space for 6 years (340 sq/ft) with three humans, a ridiculously adorable black lab named Pippin and a cat named Zeddicus Zuul Zorander (Sword of Truth fantasy series that is AWESOME), and a questionable number of chickens. *Honestly, it was move or compost the family. I love my family. So we moved!
- FAQs and continuing education, click here
-Has supported over 270+ families
- Once thrown out of a all you can eat sushi restaurant
- Grew up in the deep south, yet missing the 'ya'll drawl'
- Got married on Tybee Island, GA at sunset, barefoot in the sand
- Mom to two amazing teens (both of whom are officially taller than I am, I wish that shorter one would listen re: veggies)
- Collect crafts and hobbies like some people collect Pokémon, or shoes. And apparently cookbooks too.
- Shared a tiny living space for 6 years (340 sq/ft) with three humans, a ridiculously adorable black lab named Pippin and a cat named Zeddicus Zuul Zorander (Sword of Truth fantasy series that is AWESOME), and a questionable number of chickens. *Honestly, it was move or compost the family. I love my family. So we moved!
- FAQs and continuing education, click here
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Mariah helped me stay calm and collected, helped me breathe through the contractions, and showed me things to help manage the pain that I never would have known or even thought to try. I can't imagine having gone through labor with any other doula. Mariah was by my side the entire way and I swear, she made it feel easier than I ever imagined possible.
Erin M.
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Mariah was able to quiet my anxiety effortlessly... and after our daughter was born, she was still my biggest cheerleader. She encouraged me to advocate for my desires and helped me feel calm and confident in my decision-making as a new mom.
Deborah H.
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Mariah was worth her weight in gold to my husband and I! She was enormously supportive during my pregnancy and during my birth. Mariah was calm, respectful, warm and re-assuring the entire time. She knew exactly when to step in and what to offer and worked seemlessly with the Midwives and staff at Swedish. During my C-Section she even told me fairy tales to help me stay calm--and it worked! We would recommend her in a heart-beat to anyone!
Wendy H.
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(Mariah was) innately maternal and has a very calming presence. (She) was an advocate for me when everyone else in the room (myself included) was focused on the baby arriving. It was good to have someone come over, hug you and say "all of this is very normal, you are doing great"; sometimes that's all you need to hear!
Heather B.
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The birth of my beautiful baby boy was a very intense and crazy 13 hour ride, and I don't want to think about what it would have been like without Mariah there. She labored with me at home, and (helped me gain a) feeling like I could control some sensation on my body. Mariah, Ildi, and the midwife helped me process what happened in the days after the birth. I am so grateful to have had these ladies by my side leading up to birth, during labor, and throughout early postpartum. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!
Alyssa R.
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When my labor started, they were there on call, coaching me through over the phone until it was time to do it in person. I started laboring two days before my water broke and they were texting me tips and affirming messages that kept me calm, relaxed, and made me feel supported. Mariah was my doula when active labor really kicked in. She was there with us through the end helping us with laboring positions, reminding us both to rest and drink water, coaching me through pushing & breastfeeding, and helping us get more help when we needed it. I am not sure I would have delivered naturally without having had her support.
Heather G
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Pregnancy Support | Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula | Prenatal and Postnatal Massage | Placenta Encapsulation | Belly Binding
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Compassionate Care. Supported Families. t: | 425-835-3872 e: | birthmattersnw@gmail.com |
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Serving the following areas: Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Kirkland, Shoreline, Bothell, Woodinville, Brier, Kenmore, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Everett, Mukilteo, Monroe, Snohomish, Ballard, Magnolia, Fremont, Wallingford, Green Lake, Northgate, Ravenna, Madison Park, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Lake Forest Park, Marysville, Lake Stevens. Snohomish County, King County, Puget Sound, Washington, WA Swedish Hospitals, University Hospital, Evergreen, Providence, Sprout Birth Center, Center for Birth, Cascade Birthing Center, Puget Sound Birth Centers, Eastside Birth Center and all home births.