Alta Krohnfeldt

11/21/2024

I don't even know where to begin with how incredible our experience was with Vine and Co doulas. We worked with Kali for two pregnancies and even though both of my pregnancies and labors could not have been more different there was one thing that remained the same, Kali. She was calm, encouraging, informative, wise, engaged, and I don't know what we would have done without her by our sides. I was able to reach out to Kali with endless questions no matter what time of day and she was always quick to respond with answers and reassurance as I progressed through pregnancy. When it came time to deliver Kali was by both mine and my husband's side every step of the way. My absolute favorite part about having Kali as a doula was not just her attentiveness to me in labor but her attentiveness to my husband as he supported me through it. She was able to encourage, support, and reassure him as he was tasked with the job of being my biggest supporter. In addition to Kali being incredibly well-educated about labor and pregnancy, I am able to look back at my experiences and say that I had FUN! She brought an exciting and fun energy to the birth room and it made even the hardest and most intense times a little bit better. My husband and will be forever grateful that we chose Kali from Vine and Co Doulas to embark on the journey to parenthood with us. We would recommend her as a doula and can confidently say that she will be our doula for future pregnancies and labor as well!!! 

Kerianne and Matt

11/19/2024

It's hard to overstate just how wonderful Kali was to work with. Our first meeting with Kali immediately created trust between us, and subsequent sessions leading up to delivery were very helpful and prepared us for labor. Kali showed us exercises to prepare for labor and ones to help labor progress. During labor Kali was absolutely amazing as she was a calming, knowledgeable, and supportive presence who made the delivery a better experience for both of us. 

Once we were home from the hospital, Kali worked with us to process the birth experience. We also were able to use her post-partum doula services which were so beneficial to us so we could rest and recover from some post-partum complications.

Kali was simply phenomenal. If you have the chance to welcome her into your pregnancy and delivery journey, you should take that opportunity. We can't thank her enough! 

Delaney King

11/2/2024

We hired Kelly as our doula from the beginning of my pregnancy. As a first time mama, I knew very few things about hospital deliveries and what things can look like pre and post delivery of baby. I knew I wanted to go natural and have my dream vaginal delivery. Kelly recommended some pretty amazing birthing classes through BirthEd. All of our parental meetings with Kelly left my husband and I feeling so confident heading into the expecting weeks of labor. As that day came around, Kelly arrived at the hospital with perfect timing and helped take over and let my husband rest during active labor. She directed me and my body into positions I found so much relief in. I realize now what a mental mind set labor is, and Kelly had the most affirming and encouraging words and at the times I needed them most. I ended up having a healthy baby girl and my dream medication free, vaginal delivery and truly can say I wouldn't of been able to do it without our loving Doula Kelly. 

Madison Zender

10/31/2024

It's hard to put into words the experience my husband and I had with Kelly, our doula from Vine and Co for the birth of our baby girl. Kelly gave us a very customized approach to her services and took on a high level of care knowing we needed some extra education and information being this was our first baby. She took the time to help us feel prepared with providing multiple opportunties to educate, inform, and solidfy our "birth plan" to make sure we felt comfortable for the official day! Per the usual, our experience did not go totally according to plan as I went into labor over three weeks early. It didn't matter, Kelly was ready and available to stand by our side and support our birth "wishes" of an unmedicated, natural birth. The birth was a literal dream come true, we couldn't have asked for any better outcome than what was achieved. Birthing a baby is no joke! Having a doula by your side to help support every step of the way is critical to a succesful birth story and we couldn't reccommend Kelly enough to help service any mama in the future! 

Breanna McMonigal

9/11/2024

Vine and Co. is such a sweet and worthwhile service to say yes to in pregnancy- to feel supported, educated, and loved on by Kali and Kelly in such a special season of life is such a gift.

My husband and I enjoyed meeting with Kali for our prenatal visits and getting to know her as she cared to get to know us and how she could best support us. She is easy to talk to and has such a beautiful heart and passion for women, families, birth, and the Lord. She helped us form our birth plan, had much to share with us, and I appreciated that I could text any time with questions that came up; I felt as prepared as we could be for labor and whatever might come in our story.

My labor ended up being SUPER fast, so I had a unique experience and ended up not having a doula physically with me during labor. This was not what I was expecting, but through all the quick changes and progression of my labor, we knew we were taken care of over the phone and that Kali would do all she could to support us. Because of this, we also got the chance to work with Kelly, who joined right after our baby was born. She brought a calming presence for us in the first hours of postpartum, and so genuinely shared in our joy and answered our questions.

My favorite moments overall were getting to debrief together during the postpartum visit in our home, for Kali and Kelly to see our baby boy and spend time with my husband and I. I so appreciated them listening to my questions, talking through our birth, and being so understanding of my tears and joy.

I would recommend Vine and Co. to any friend looking for doulas who love Jesus and care deeply, and who do all they can to make this beautiful yet challenging time even better and smoother! Thank you Kali and Kelly! 

Jenna and Isaac

7/17/2024

We hired Kali with Vine & Co. Doulas when we were 32 weeks along with our first baby - and we are so glad we did!

Within a week we filled out an intake form and had our first prenatal meeting scheduled. The two prenatal sessions she did with us were super helpful in helping to clarify our birth preferences, get us on the same page, and give us tools to move labor along when it started. This helped us feel so prepared for our first labor and delivery!

When labor began, Kali was guiding us through strategies to keep labor moving, and as things intensified she was the presence we needed in the hospital - especially the when things didn't go as planned!

Kali has an amazing gift of not being awkward (which is really needed as birth is so vulnerable!), being incredibly peaceful, and steadily confident. She was the one in the room we looked to for assurance and guidance and her experience and knowledge blessed us (and then baby!).

If you want a peaceful, knowledgeable cheerleader throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum - hire Kali!

Benjamin Lamar

3/28/2024

When my wife first brought up hiring a Doula, I didn't think it was necessary.  But after attending a birth class, I quickly realized that there is a lot more to birthing a child than I thought.  It made more sense to me than ever to have an advocate and Coach for not only my wife, but for me as well during the intense experience of birth. My wife was able to have a unique level of peace as we walked into the hospital while in TRANSITION because we had Kali on our side.  Knowing that Kali was ready to help my wife stick to her birth plan gave her confidence and peace which was crucial in allowing her to relax and feel safe. When we arrived at the hospital, the midwife informed us that my wife was dilated to 9 1/2 cm and told us the station of the baby. Kali was able to instruct my wife which positions to labor in to help the baby to move down given that information. Within the first 2 minutes of following this coaching, my wife's water broke and labor continued to progress. Throughout labor, Kali was a constant positive energy, keeping my wife going with encouragement.  We're incredibly grateful to have had Kali along side us in this first birth experience!

Laura

3/7/2024

My husband Zach and I are so thankful for Kali. She helped us to prepare and plan in advance of the birth of our first child, providing valuable resources and guidance on an unknown journey. When I unexpectedly needed to be induced, her recommendations allowed the induction process to go smoothly and simulate a natural birth as closely as possible. Despite an intense labor with prolonged pushing, Kali’s calming presence, coaching, and hands-on techniques helped me accomplish an unmedicated birth as planned despite the induction. I’m immensely grateful Kali was our doula, I couldn’t have done it without her.

Shelby Doerr

3/6/2024

I decided to reach out for a doula after I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child. My first birth was a bit tramatic for my husband and I. We both felt some extra support could benefit both of us. Let me tell you, it was the best decision we did! Kali was our doula during our pregnancy and she was PHENOMENAL. As soon as I did an inquiry, she met with me and answered all of my questions. She continued to follow up with me as the weeks progressed. She met with my husband and I and made sure we felt comfortable and all of our questions were answered before our time was complete. Kali sent me follow up emails and exercises that would benefit me as I was getting closer to welcoming our little one earth side. When the time came to go to the hospital, Kali was texting me throughout the process checking in, making sure my questions were answered and preparing me for the absolute best. when I needed her in person, she was there. She stayed with my husband and I until we were comfortable with her leaving. She was so supportive and encouraging when I was at my weakest points, she gave great advice, advocated for me when I was too weak, and was so supportive not only to me, but to my husband as well. Kali has a gift as to what she does. She definitely is called to do what she does. She is so empowering and there is no doubt I will be having her when the time comes for our family to grow in size again. Forever thankful for my experience with Kali. 

Tove Sweet

11/29/2023

My husband and I decided we wanted a doula present at the birth of our first child when I was already well into my third trimester of pregnancy. Kali took time to sit with us, learn about our birth preferences, and help us prepare mentally, physically, and spiritually for birth. During the actual labor and delivery, Kali was the calm, steady presence that we needed. When labor seemed to stall and the hospital team suggested more invasive interventions, Kali was our advocate. She helped us process the decision by gently reminding us of the birth preferences we had initially shared with her. In that moment, I felt freedom to change my mind with no judgment, but more importantly, I felt empowered to keep pressing on and laboring naturally. She was by my side through the night until we welcomed our baby girl the next morning. My husband reflected after the birth, “I’m really glad Kali was there. It would have been a lot harder and more stressful if it was just me. I’m really grateful for her support.” I am so grateful to Kali for helping make the natural birth we had hoped and prayed for possible. I feel strongly that every woman would benefit from having a doula during her birth experience, and I can’t recommend Kali highly enough!

Clare McCartney

11/20/2023

We are so grateful for Kali's presence at the birth of our daughter. Her encouragement, prayers, and calm presence helped my husband and I stay at peace throughout the birthing process. We were looking for a doula who would reverence the sacredness of birth between husband and wife, and Kali did just that. It was incredibly helpful to have another person walking with us.

We were especially grateful for Kali's accompaniment when labor didn't go as planned and we transferred to the hospital. She helped us make informed decisions when it felt like things were changing rapidly and we hadn't imagined this particular birthing scenario. We were so glad that we had Kali by our side!

Emily S.

11/7/2023

The best decision I made as a first time mom was to work with Kelly! Kelly offered great support, and helped me through all the unknowns throughout my pregnancy. She guided my husband and I in creating our birth preferences, she was there to answer any questions we had and offered amazing resources that allowed us to make informative decisions for both me and our baby. I will never forget the overwhelming feeling of relief and encouragement Kelly provided as soon as she arrived at the hospital when I was in labor. My husband and I both felt supported and Kelly was great at guiding us through labor and delivery. I truly believe that without Kelly’s support I would not have had such a positive and special experience. I am so glad she was there to share the best moment of our life with us!

Margaret Nelson

10/23/2023

Kali is an outstanding doula. She wasn't just present at the birth but she also met with my husband and I beforehand. I felt so free to ask her whatever questions/fears were on my mind and she would help process and provide such useful information! I knew I wanted to have a "coach-like" figure with me during birth but also felt nervous about inviting someone into such a vulnerable and sacred time. Kali has such a peaceful but empowering presence that was exactly what I needed during my labor. Both my husband and I were so grateful to have her with us, having her at the birth of our daughter only added to the beauty!

Kate Shinn

10/9/2023

Having Kali walk alongside us through pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum was such a gift to both myself and my husband. While meeting with us throughout pregnancy, she carefully listened to what our hopes were for our birth and saw that they happened when it came time to deliver. She provided necessary physical support as labor progressed, and offered helpful guidance on positioning and comfort measures. Most importantly though, Kali seamlessly wove into our experience in a way that made us feel completely comfortable sharing in a very intimate day. So, so very thankful for Kali and Vine and Co. Doulas!!!

Adrianne

4/19/2023

We found Kali on Doula Match and I immediately gravitated towards her because of her athletic background. I didn’t end up finding her until I was later in my 3rd trimester, but she made it work! We were able to work in both of our prenatal appointments and made a birth plan that we all felt comfortable with before our baby arrived at 38 weeks. Kali is so personable and timely with her responses. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional and I’m so thankful we decided to hire her for the birth of our first baby!

Aly B.

4/17/2023

 If you are wondering if you should hire a doula, I’m here to say that you should do it! My husband and I were going back and forth on whether or not to hire a doula. After everything was said and done we are so incredibly glad we did.

 Kelly from Vine&Co doubled as my best friend and also professional doula. She was amazing. Kelly is extremely knowledgeable on all things Pre/Postnatal. She spent multiple hours talking through our wishes and preparing my husband and I for what to expect. She was our advocate at the hospital and respected all of our birth preferences. Kelly also did a home visit to follow up after birth. It was so special to be able to talk about, and reminisce on the birth of our first baby. She cares deeply about labor and delivery being an empowering experience and a special time for BOTH my husband and I. We felt well equipped and well cared for throughout the entire time she worked with us! I cannot recommend Vine&Co enough.

Liz

1/15/2023

I hired Kelly from Vine & Co to be the doula for my third birth, and I'm so glad I did! She helped me mentally prepare for and achieve my goal of an unmedicated birth, but I love that she was supportive of any type of birth that I desired. She helped me write a much more informed birth plan than I had with my previous births. She also has a nursing background so I really appreciate her expertise when talking about different drugs or protocols in the delivery room. She also just has the most gentle bedside manner than you need in a doula.

My only regret is not hiring her for my first two births. If you are considering her for a doula, the investment will be SO worth it, especially if you are a first-time mom!

Emily

10/9/2022

Hire a doula!!!! This was my first pregnancy and I didn’t know what to expect. My husband and I were a little hesitant at first about the extra cost, but we are now SOOOOO thankful we hired Kelly to be a part of our journey, one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy! It was worth every penny!!! 

Kelly was very attentive to every little detail and so intentional throughout my whole pregnancy and delivery. 
Before giving birth, Kelly gave me evidence-based information about labor and delivery so that I could make decisions that were right for me and my baby boy. 

She made us feel empowered and helped support and educate BOTH my husband and I through the entire process in pre-labor, labor and postpartum. During our labor, Kelly’s ability to help me regulate, focus on my breathing, and remain calm helped my body to relax and bring my son into the world safely. Her hands-on expertise with techniques such as counter pressure, massage, and recommendations for positioning also helped me feel physically more comfortable without need for additional medical intervention, which was my hopes for delivery. Kelly’s nursing background also gave me the extra peace of mind that I was in good hands! She understood all the medical lingo and was able to explain to me what was going on in the delivery room. I felt well taken care of by Kelly.

We cannot say enough nice things about our experience with her. As my husband said- “we will never do another birth without Kelly!” and we wholeheartedly meant it! Thank you, Kelly!!

Brittany

6/29/2022

I can't imagine my birth without Paige there! She was my go-to during pregnancy and was willing to walk me through any questions or fears I had. During labor, she was knowledgable of and hands on with helpful birthing positions, was so encouraging, and helped advocate for my birth plan! After baby came, her caring support and experience as a pediatric nurse and mom herself was priceless in the immediate care of baby and breastfeeding as a first time mom. Highly recommend vine & co, these ladies are amazing!!