Matilda White
Birth Doula, Encapsulation Specialist
My Doula Journey~
I was born and raised in Sweden and have lived in Seattle since early 2002.
I became passionate about pregnancy and birth when I was pregnant with my son, born in August 2009. After reading book after book, being active in my online community, taking prenatal yoga classes and birth classes, I realized that this was something that I wanted to keep working with after the birth of my son. I just didn't want it to end. I took the Birth Doula Training at The Simkin School for Allied Birth Vocations at Seattle Midwifery School in January of 2010.
Having a doula during my own labor was something that I will be forever thankful for. She played a big part in the time I spent at home laboring. It was an extremely long labor and our doula kept me company so my husband could get some rest once in a while. She suggested different movements for me to help baby come into a good position. She gave me essential oils to smell when I was nauseous. She helped make the car rides back and forth to the birth center easier to manage. These are just a few examples. I want to be everything she was, and more, for my doula clients!
I was born and raised in Sweden and have lived in Seattle since early 2002.
I became passionate about pregnancy and birth when I was pregnant with my son, born in August 2009. After reading book after book, being active in my online community, taking prenatal yoga classes and birth classes, I realized that this was something that I wanted to keep working with after the birth of my son. I just didn't want it to end. I took the Birth Doula Training at The Simkin School for Allied Birth Vocations at Seattle Midwifery School in January of 2010.
Having a doula during my own labor was something that I will be forever thankful for. She played a big part in the time I spent at home laboring. It was an extremely long labor and our doula kept me company so my husband could get some rest once in a while. She suggested different movements for me to help baby come into a good position. She gave me essential oils to smell when I was nauseous. She helped make the car rides back and forth to the birth center easier to manage. These are just a few examples. I want to be everything she was, and more, for my doula clients!
Matilda White is charging $600
Serving: Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Shoreline, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, West Seattle, Kent, Renton, Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell, Woodinville and everywhere in between.
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Serving: Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Shoreline, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, West Seattle, Kent, Renton, Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell, Woodinville and everywhere in between.
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Client Testimonials for Matilda White
February 2011
"To have a doula at the birth of my baby was a very good decision. To have Matilda as my doula was an even better decision. She was amazing and I have to say without her support we would not have had such a smooth and satisfying experience. She was very supportive; having her with us in the early stage of labor at home made us not to rush to the hospital too early and were able to have more relaxing hours of labor in our house. She was very helpful decreasing the pain and uncomfortable contractions with her various pressures, positions and breathing techniques – especially as my birth was all natural without the use of an epidural or other drugs. After the baby was born Matilda helped to start nursing as soon as possible.
Matilda also came twice to visit us after the baby was born. The first time was last minute call since I needed help with breast feeding, which was very nice.
We would recommend Matilda very much to be your doula."
~ Maja
October 2010
"My husband and I had no idea how much Matilda would positively affect our labor experience. She’s the perfect balance of professionalism, humor, compassion, warmth, and knowledge. Matilda assisted us with a 30 hour natural labor that ended in a C-section. She helped us decide when we needed her to meet with us during the labor, provided much needed support physically and emotionally during and between contractions for hours upon hours, helped us come to terms with the c-section that had become necessary, and supported both of us during the actual c-section. Looking back, there is no part of our labor story that we would have wanted to experience without Matilda. She is invaluable.
Matilda is the doula you want to press on your back during contractions, to talk you through the moments you don’t think you can make it past, to stand up for your birth choices, and to keep everyone in good spirits.
Matilda has taught me how priceless doulas are. I cannot imagine having another child without Matilda present. The word doula cannot possibly express all that Matilda White will be for your birth. Matilda has found her calling and we are all lucky she has."
~ Genevieve
September 2010
"I was fortunate enough to connect with Matilda 6 weeks before I gave birth. Not only is she warm and reassuring, but she is full of good knowledge and information. If she had not told me what to look for as detailed signs of early labor, I would not have been prepared for my birth. I had discussions with her about what I was feeling physically, how I had progressed after OB visits, as well as her getting a sense of my birth plan and physical history.
She was at the hospital to help me within the hour once I called her, and she came prepared! She was there to talk me through that difficult day and a half of labor, and to walk me through the changes and physical preparation to deliver my baby in a calm, caring manner. I am grateful for her in every sense of the word. She was also a wonderful support person to my husband. I learned so much from her in such a short time, I can't imagine having another child without her present."
~ Dana
August 2010
"Matilda White is an amazing doula! She was ready to support right off the bat! Matilda put pressure on my hips during every contraction and it really felt great. There wasn't one moment when I needed her that she wasn't there. She constantly gave me words of encouragement that helped me to keep going. I labored in the jetted tub for a couple of hours, and she brought little electric tea lights to put around the tub. It was so relaxing and a wonderful way to labor. My husband and Matilda together made the perfect team for me and he was very impressed with Matilda's ability to sooth us both. We highly recommend Matilda for your labor and delivery. Matilda is very professional and her ability to sooth helped us to have an amazing birth experience. Thank you Matilda!!"
~ Danielle, Kilmer and baby Jackson
August 2010
"I am so glad I was able to meet Matilda and share in this wonderful experience. She was there promptly when called. She stayed with my daughter and son-in-law the entire time (16 hours) and kept us parents informed when we were in the waiting room. I was able to see her "at work" myself, and I got to see Matilda doing what she does best! She coached Danielle and Kilmer, soothing them with kind, soft words of encouragement. She set up the room to give Danielle an atmosphere of calm and peacefulness. Matilda worked to make the experience the best possible and one to always remember without fear and with a lifetime memory to cherish. I would recommend Matilda to any mother-to-be."
~ Gloria (Mother of Danielle)
May 2010
"Matilda White is a wonderful doula. My husband and I enjoyed her sense of humor, her calm demeanor, and her willingness to be as present as we desired. When we needed her, she was there. When we wanted space/privacy, she was also very respectful of that. We were very pleased to have Matilda there for labor and delivery. It was her first birth, but she seemed very experienced through the entire process. She's also a great singer, so she sang to my tummy as my husband played the ukulele. It was a memorable time. We recommend her!"
~ Sarah
May 2010
"We had the pleasure of using Matilda for our home birth. Suffice it to say, Thank Goodness she was there. My wife's labor went MUCH faster than everyone expected, and Matilda ended up coaching her through the whole process - and catching the baby as well! The baby came so fast our midwife couldn't make it in time, so Matilda communicated with our midwife through speakerphone. Throughout the whole thing, she was calm and collected. I - on the other hand - was a wreck. But Matilda maintained her cool. I'm very glad that Matilda was our doula. Our newborn sends his appreciation as well."
~ Richard
To read the full length testimonials, please click HERE.
"To have a doula at the birth of my baby was a very good decision. To have Matilda as my doula was an even better decision. She was amazing and I have to say without her support we would not have had such a smooth and satisfying experience. She was very supportive; having her with us in the early stage of labor at home made us not to rush to the hospital too early and were able to have more relaxing hours of labor in our house. She was very helpful decreasing the pain and uncomfortable contractions with her various pressures, positions and breathing techniques – especially as my birth was all natural without the use of an epidural or other drugs. After the baby was born Matilda helped to start nursing as soon as possible.
Matilda also came twice to visit us after the baby was born. The first time was last minute call since I needed help with breast feeding, which was very nice.
We would recommend Matilda very much to be your doula."
~ Maja
October 2010
"My husband and I had no idea how much Matilda would positively affect our labor experience. She’s the perfect balance of professionalism, humor, compassion, warmth, and knowledge. Matilda assisted us with a 30 hour natural labor that ended in a C-section. She helped us decide when we needed her to meet with us during the labor, provided much needed support physically and emotionally during and between contractions for hours upon hours, helped us come to terms with the c-section that had become necessary, and supported both of us during the actual c-section. Looking back, there is no part of our labor story that we would have wanted to experience without Matilda. She is invaluable.
Matilda is the doula you want to press on your back during contractions, to talk you through the moments you don’t think you can make it past, to stand up for your birth choices, and to keep everyone in good spirits.
Matilda has taught me how priceless doulas are. I cannot imagine having another child without Matilda present. The word doula cannot possibly express all that Matilda White will be for your birth. Matilda has found her calling and we are all lucky she has."
~ Genevieve
September 2010
"I was fortunate enough to connect with Matilda 6 weeks before I gave birth. Not only is she warm and reassuring, but she is full of good knowledge and information. If she had not told me what to look for as detailed signs of early labor, I would not have been prepared for my birth. I had discussions with her about what I was feeling physically, how I had progressed after OB visits, as well as her getting a sense of my birth plan and physical history.
She was at the hospital to help me within the hour once I called her, and she came prepared! She was there to talk me through that difficult day and a half of labor, and to walk me through the changes and physical preparation to deliver my baby in a calm, caring manner. I am grateful for her in every sense of the word. She was also a wonderful support person to my husband. I learned so much from her in such a short time, I can't imagine having another child without her present."
~ Dana
August 2010
"Matilda White is an amazing doula! She was ready to support right off the bat! Matilda put pressure on my hips during every contraction and it really felt great. There wasn't one moment when I needed her that she wasn't there. She constantly gave me words of encouragement that helped me to keep going. I labored in the jetted tub for a couple of hours, and she brought little electric tea lights to put around the tub. It was so relaxing and a wonderful way to labor. My husband and Matilda together made the perfect team for me and he was very impressed with Matilda's ability to sooth us both. We highly recommend Matilda for your labor and delivery. Matilda is very professional and her ability to sooth helped us to have an amazing birth experience. Thank you Matilda!!"
~ Danielle, Kilmer and baby Jackson
August 2010
"I am so glad I was able to meet Matilda and share in this wonderful experience. She was there promptly when called. She stayed with my daughter and son-in-law the entire time (16 hours) and kept us parents informed when we were in the waiting room. I was able to see her "at work" myself, and I got to see Matilda doing what she does best! She coached Danielle and Kilmer, soothing them with kind, soft words of encouragement. She set up the room to give Danielle an atmosphere of calm and peacefulness. Matilda worked to make the experience the best possible and one to always remember without fear and with a lifetime memory to cherish. I would recommend Matilda to any mother-to-be."
~ Gloria (Mother of Danielle)
May 2010
"Matilda White is a wonderful doula. My husband and I enjoyed her sense of humor, her calm demeanor, and her willingness to be as present as we desired. When we needed her, she was there. When we wanted space/privacy, she was also very respectful of that. We were very pleased to have Matilda there for labor and delivery. It was her first birth, but she seemed very experienced through the entire process. She's also a great singer, so she sang to my tummy as my husband played the ukulele. It was a memorable time. We recommend her!"
~ Sarah
May 2010
"We had the pleasure of using Matilda for our home birth. Suffice it to say, Thank Goodness she was there. My wife's labor went MUCH faster than everyone expected, and Matilda ended up coaching her through the whole process - and catching the baby as well! The baby came so fast our midwife couldn't make it in time, so Matilda communicated with our midwife through speakerphone. Throughout the whole thing, she was calm and collected. I - on the other hand - was a wreck. But Matilda maintained her cool. I'm very glad that Matilda was our doula. Our newborn sends his appreciation as well."
~ Richard
To read the full length testimonials, please click HERE.
