Testimonial for Kim Banuchi
We had the privilege of having Kim Banuchi as our doula during my pregnancy and birth, and she was truly a blessing. Kim is incredibly knowledgeable in pregnancy, unmedicated labor, breastfeeding, and postpartum, and it brought me so much peace knowing I could turn to her for answers and support throughout the entire journey.
Before my birth, we had several meetings where she covered every detail—even things I never would have thought about. These conversations helped make sure my fiancé, Kim, and I were all on the same page with my birth plan, and they gave me so much confidence and excitement as labor approached. She also provided us with so many helpful resources.
When labor began, I had packed a small birth center bag full of tools and comfort items, but the moment we walked into the birth room I forgot entirely about it. Kim, being amazing as always, went through the bag right away. She set up my twinkle lights, used my Polaroid camera, and helped me make use of the tools I had packed, along with things she brought for me. Without her, I would have forgotten every single one of them.
Throughout labor, Kim guided us through each step with grounding words, position suggestions, and breathing techniques. She made sure my birth plan was honored and communicated clearly with my midwives when I couldn’t focus on advocating for myself. Knowing she was there to protect my space and support my wishes brought me so much comfort.
Kim stayed with us from the very beginning of labor until the moment we were discharged and heading home. I cannot thank her enough for the way she showed up for us during such a pivotal moment in my life. If you’re looking for a doula, you won’t regret choosing Kim.
-Bailey Dougan
December 10, 2025
Kim Banuchi
Glory Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1500
Postpartum Rate: $40
