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Kiona Nessenbaum

Birth As We Know It

Auburn, WA No ferries

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Birth Fee

$2500

Black Doula Indigenous/Aboriginal Doula

Birth Fee

$2500


Birth Doula Experience

9 years and 144 births attended


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Big Belly Services - Certified Birth Doula

Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, September 2014
  • Big Belly Services, January 2019

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 3

Attends hospital births? Some Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
I do not attend unassisted home births.


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Cloth diapering education
  • First Aid and CPR
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

2 in-person prenatal visits (2 hours each). In-person support is provided for the duration of your labor and birth, with a minimum of 2 hours of support during the immediate postpartum period. 2 in-person postpartum visits (2 hours each).

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Auburn, WA No ferries

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Majd

7/29/2020

There aren't enough words to describe how grateful my husband and I are for Kiona. Throughout our pregnancy and during our birth, she equipped us with the most calm and positive energy. My goal for my birth was to have a calm, peaceful and enjoyable experience. Kiona went above and beyond to make sure I got the experience I wanted. Whenever the energy shifted in the room, Kiona made sure she did everything in her power to bring it back to the peaceful atmosphere I wanted. She encouraged me, cheered me on, and said so many positive affirmartions that allowed me to bring my baby into the world in the most beautiful way possible. I walked away with an amazing birth story and experience, all because Kiona made it possible. We are forever thankful to Kiona!

Anuja

9/19/2019

I’ve been meaning to write this review for almost 7 months now. But being a new mom, I’m still trying to get my life on track so this has been slipping out and I feel terribly sorry for being late!

Kiona was god-sent for me. I’m very grateful to have found her during my doula search. I started the search pretty late - around 36 weeks. But from the moment we met, she has been a great partner in this beautiful journey to motherhood.

She is a very good listener. She asked may questions to get to know me and my husband better. From the very beginning, there was no awkwardness. Before meeting her, I thought how could I let a third person be in the room with us in this intimate moment. I’m the kind who wouldn’t even allow my mother in the labor room. But with Kiona it was different. I was very open about all my needs during labor. She stood by us in the very long labor of around 36 hrs. Only because of her I could still go through vaginal delivery. I could manage every contraction just because of her. And she was a huge help during the pushing. Honestly, my husband wouldn’t have been able to help me sail through. She was the perfect partner. Not only for me but for my husband too. She even visited me postpartum to help me with my emotions and how was I doing. She is very sincere and knowledgeable. She used many good techniques to keep me calm. I have so many good things to share about her and this space won’t be enough!!

I would say just go with her as a doula without second thought!

Rita Legro

2/20/2019

Kiona was incredible as my doula, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! She is very serene, thoughtful, and intuitive. Kiona knew exactly what I needed when I needed it during labor, and she was an amazing guide for my partner as well. Without Kiona's guidance and personable nature, I would not have had such a positive birth experience. She has plenty of experience, and it shows in her confidence during labor, and in her passion for making the birth experience what you want it to be. She kept it candid when it came to birth planning, pain tolerance, and what to expect in the hospital. I very much appreciated how well she listened to my and my partner's wishes, and in how much of an advocate she was for the natural strength and abilities of a woman's body to handle labor.

Amelia H

2/18/2019

Kiona is a great doula and contributed to a really memorable experience when I gave birth to my son. When I called Kiona first thing in the morning with laboring symptoms, Kiona immediately put my thoughts at ease and coached me through the process of what to expect. And this is after months of already meeting with her to physically and mentally prepare for the birth beforehand. That whole day she picked up on the first ring whenever I had concerns, and when it was time to push she was right there holding my hand. Kiona was very valuable to me as she made me feel safe and like I had a companion for the whole ride, especially during the pushing stage. I highly recommend her. 

Bethany Anne

1/20/2018

Miss. Kiona encapsulated my placenta.

She was very prompt with communication and had a super

fast turnaround time. She was so sweet and kind hearted, she came to me!

Made every moment very simple, especially for a mommy with a brand

new baby.

Thank you so much!

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