Testimonial for Golden Thread Birth Collective
I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to have found these two incredibly kind, knowledgeable, powerful, and dedicated doulas. From our prenatal visits, to birth, to postpartum they asked excellent questions, listened with open hearts, and gave wonderful advice. When it came time to birth, we were so lucky to have Kiona's gentle power and certain energy to support us. She knew just when to suggest a position change, to add cozy candles, to use counter pressure or other contact, to move to the bathtub, and to make sure I was drinking water. She empowered me and guided me in a way that made me feel so seen and known. When it came time to make some decisions outside of our birth plan, it was so easy to turn to her expertise and experience, though she never told us what to do, just provided information and encouragement and because of her I feel so confident in the choices we had to make. She held me literally and figuratively through the contractions and I truly attribute her calm, but focused reminder to dig deep into my most primal self during pushing to be what kept me going and got baby out. I can't begin to express just how safe Kiona made us feel even when things were hard and scary. That safety is key in me looking back on a difficult birth with pride and comfort and it is Kiona's gift of connection and care that really fostered that for me. After birth both Jaya and Kiona followed up consistently and were invaluable resources for all of our questions and concerns. Working with Kiona was a dream come true-- she understood us deeply, has a great sense of humor, her instincts are remarkable, and she worked her butt off without breaking a sweat. These two doulas are magical and you can feel it from the moment you meet them. Their genuine hearts are enormous and their knowledge is endless. We are so eternally grateful to them for everything and cannot recommend them enough.
-Grace
April 14, 2026
Birth Fee: $2800
Postpartum Rate: $65
