Jasmine Ellerbee

9/5/2023

I truly don't know where to begin. Ever since our first meeting with Kat, my boyfriend and I were so comfortable with her! The tips she gave allowed us to have the courage to labor at home and head to the hospital at the absolute last minute (literally)! I really wanted an all natural labor, no epidural. I was able to achieve that with her insight. If you're adamant about a natural labor, she is your person. Even if you prefer a pain relief, she'll support you. She advocates for you in the heat of the moment, while comforting you during this vulnerable time. This is our first child and I am so glad we found Kat. I don't know what labor would've looked like for me, if I didn't have her guidance. I loved how she even did a postpartum visit and went over the entire day with us. It was nice to hear and revisit the day, since I know I missed some parts during labor. After our baby girl arrived, she stayed to make sure we were comfortable. She also took candid pictures. Something that I really appreciate from her angle because those are some moments we would've not been able to revisit. I cannot thank you enough for everything you've done for us! I hope your doula journey is truly rewarding. You are amazing Kat! 

Brittany

10/2/2022

I cannot say enough about choosing Kat as our doula for our third child. Having never used a doula before, I wasn’t exactly sure I would need the help but in planning our first home birth, we wanted to have the most help around if needed. From first meeting her I could tell she was passionate about birth and her energy was infectious to be around. She was attentive to my and my husband’s desires and our anxieties over being ready for home birth having just moved into our home. Her experience was apparent having creative natural suggestions for nausea, labor pain, nutrition, and protecting our brand-new mattress. Sharing birth stories with her excited me for what was to come, and I felt safe and seen in my choice to birth at home.

            When I went into labor, I had to transfer to the hospital emergently. My husband and I were scared, anxious and disappointed in the change of plans. Having Kat by our sides during this time was a huge relief. She stayed positive, grounded and helped me stick to my birth desires to have a birth with as little intervention as possible. My husband felt that he could finally breath and be present with me knowing he wasn’t alone in supporting me through the monumental event that labor is. Kat was attentive to my unspoken needs throughout. Her experienced as a massage therapist should be a prerequisite for all doulas, as she knew just how to ease each wave of contraction as I swayed my hips. I was ultimately able to have a hands-off, upright birth without medication in the hospital just as I desired (later being told by the attending doctor this almost was unheard of). I am so grateful for all the support that Kat was able to give throughout this process. Even more important, going back over all the blurred details of the day with her postpartum helped me find comfort and release the fear that came with the unexpected transfer. Thank you Kat!