Testimonial for Kimberly Ryan
I can't put into words how much Kim meant to our family. Choosing her was one of the best decisions we made, and our birth experience would have been completely different without her.
From the beginning, Kim went above and beyond. She spent hours in our home preparing us, answering every question. Her intimate birthing class, with just three couples, had real-life scenarios that proved invaluable.
Then our birth took an unexpected turn. I was admitted a month early with preeclampsia, and everything felt uncertain. That first night, Kim stopped by the hospital at 10 p.m. on her way home, just to check on us.
Throughout my induction, she was our advocate, our source of knowledge, and most importantly, our peace. She shared research, explained our options, helped us ask doctors and nurses questions, and brought essential oils and birthing tools to comfort us. When contractions began, she guided me through positions and encouraged me. Even after my epidural, she kept helping me move to encourage our baby down.
I pushed for just an hour and 15 minutes with my first baby and had the vaginal birth I'd hoped for. I truly believe Kim's guidance and unwavering support made that possible. She helped turn one of the scariest experiences of my life into one of the most beautiful and empowering.
Her care didn't end at birth. She checked in daily, answered our questions, and supported us in our first days as parents.
Kim's knowledge is incredible, but what makes her extraordinary is how she makes you feel. When I was afraid and so much was out of my control, she was our calm in the storm. She believed in me when I needed it most. By the end, she didn't feel like our doula; she felt like family.
Some people do their jobs exceptionally well. Others change your life. Kim is one of those people. I would choose her a thousand times over, and every expecting family deserves someone like her by their side.
-Jennie Ann Schuler
November 13, 2026
Kimberly Ryan
CALM Mama Doula
Birth Fee: $2800 to $3450
