Testimonial for Kimberly Ryan
Kimberly was truly heaven-sent, and I honestly cannot praise her enough. She made my second birth experience completely night and day from my first.
What makes Kimberly so special is how incredibly attuned she is to the mother she’s supporting. She has this amazing ability to read you your physical cues, your emotions, what you need in the moment without you even having to ask. She was patient, gentle, attentive, and somehow always knew exactly when I needed comfort, reassurance, massage, rest, or simply someone quietly looking out for me. I felt so safe, protected, and cared for throughout my entire birth.
What amazed me most was how much she was doing without me even realizing it. I felt like her attention was completely on me, yet she was also watching my baby on the monitor, keeping track of what was happening, taking notes, and remembering details afterward that I had completely forgotten. Even when we had an unexpected health hiccup, she was calm, steady, and helped me navigate it in a way that made me feel incredibly supported.
Birth is such an intense and vulnerable experience, and somehow Kimberly made the entire process feel lighter, calmer, and easier. She never made anything feel clinical or overwhelming she simply made me feel cared for. I walked away from this birth feeling like I had actually had the beautiful, positive birth experience I had hoped for.
Kimberly is one of those rare people who you can tell is simply exceptional at what she does. After having her by my side, I genuinely cannot imagine going through another birth without her.
I will forever be grateful that she was there for the birth of my daughter. ??
-Alexandra Atkinson
August 21, 2026
Kimberly Ryan
CALM Mama Doula
Birth Fee: $2500 to $3250
