Cascade Christian Childbirth
Curtis Bay, MD Service range 50 miles
http://www.christianchildbirth.org
Birth Fee
$1100 to $1375
Birth Fee
$1100 to $1375
Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:
32 years and 347 births attended
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 4
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
I have been a doula coordinator at Ashland Community Hospital in Oregon before doulas were commonplace, so I learned very early how to navigate the environment within the hospital in such a way that would be of most benefit to the mother and her partner, without creating conflict with the provider or the staff. I am very comfortable working alongside the birth team as we try to help you achieve the birth that you hope for.
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
I am more than happy to accompany you to a birth center to have your birth and I support your preference.
Attends home births? Some Home Births
Most of my births have been at the hospital, as I find myself advocating for women in that setting. I have only been to two home births, one in Oregon and one in Croatia.
MA/MS
I am a traditional birth doula and my goal is to help you have the most rewarding experience possible. I do this by helping you overcome your fears, give you supplemental childbirth education, and quality support during your birth. Regarding my experience, I have been a doula since 1992, and a doula trainer since 1997. I earned my Master's degree in Infant Family Practice from ASU, am a published author of a book called Christ Centered Childbirth, which is published in three countries. I charge on a sliding scale. Because I train new doulas, I can also refer you to students who are looking for experience if I am unavailable. To retain me as your Doula, I require half of the agreed upon fee upfront, and the remainder of the fee by 38 weeks. Get in touch with me and we can talk! Text is best at 480.332.6290
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Post a testimonial for Kelly Townsend MAS-IFP, CD(DONA), ICCE(ICEA)
1/19/2025
One of the most important decisions for a successful birth is honing in on who you want on your birth team. For my husband and I, finding a doula was an essential part of ensuring we had the support we needed for a natural labor and delivery. After hearing close friends of ours rave about Kelly, we decided to meet with her as we prepared for our second child's birth. Upon meeting, three things stood out right away.
First, Kelly has a peaceful and grounded presence that brings such calm to a given room. I felt like I was able to relax, and rest, with her both in our meetings and in labor.
Second, this peace-giving spirit was not, however, the result of a passive or stoic personality. Quite the opposite. I knew I wanted someone who would play an active role supporting and guiding me through labor, and Kelly exhibited a strong and unwavering presence. She endured without distraction through the long hours of labor, and also did not hesitate to jump in and offer suggestions or ideas (such as encouraging me to drink honey tea for strength as I prepared to push--something I would not have thought I wanted, but loved once I began drinking it).
Third, Kelly is deepy knowledgeable about all aspects of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. She met with us multiple times to discuss breathing patterns for labor, to review how labor works, and ensure we had all our questions answered.
As you consider doula's, I could not recommend Kelly more highly. During labor, she partnered effortlessly with my husband to provide pain-relaxing counter pressure and guide me through each stage. She sat with me after birth and ensured I had the food and drink I needed while I breastfed my daughter. She has also continued to check in postpartum to ensure that we were doing well. Outside of labor, she is also a talented photographer and took the best family photos of us. Our family and friends still rave about how well they turned out!
1/2/2025
As a first time mom, hiring Kelly was one of the best decisions I made for my family and especially my sweet baby. Kelly helped my husband and I feel calm and prepared for birth. When it came time, she skillfully supported us through a challenging labor and delivery. I think her presence made all the difference in avoiding a C-section, which was a goal I had for giving birth. Kelly is ready to support the goals and wishes of her clients and really loves what she does. We are so grateful to her and the part she played in welcoming our baby into the world. I would highly recommend Kelly as a trusted professional for anyone looking for doula services!
9/9/2024
Kelly was the reason why I had a natural, unmedicated childbirth! She taught my husband and me good pain-relieving techniques half way through the pregnancy and then instructed us in many more during my labor. She even read Scripture to me to inspire me and keep me strong. I'm convinced that if she wasn't with us, I would not have had the birth I wanted and even prepared for. Having a doula (Kelly!!!) was the best decision we made.
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