Testimonial for Katie Rohs, CD(PALS), LCCE

When I was about 31 weeks pregnant, we got some interesting news about the pregnancy, and I had to be admitted to the hospital for a couple of weeks, then confined to modified bed rest for the remainder. That experience left both my husband and me a little less confident about our abilities to handle the birth of our first child. We decided to hire a doula and Anna Morin and Katie Rohs, who frequently tag team, graciously agreed to help us. We didn't realize just how lucky we were until our first meeting. Both Anna and Katie brought this tremendously positive vibe to our situation and we felt genuinely listened to. Their pre-labor meetings were fantastic. Not only did they help us come up with a simple and effective birth plan, but they asked deep and thought provoking questions that helped my husband and I really get to the bottom of our fears. When the day arrived, I was ecstatic to find out both Anna and Katie would be staying with me all through till the end. Katie helped me focus on exercises and tactics we had practiced earlier. I had back labor and it was too much to handle, but Katie tirelessly helped ease my pain. She remembered all the different positions and how much each had helped me or not. Anna took full charge of my mental well being. She helped me visualize my baby and draw strength and comfort from that exercise. My labor was progressing way faster than I had imagined, and it was too intense for my husband and me. Both Anna and Katie just dissolved much of the tension and apprehension in the room and gave both of us much needed strength. Both Katie and Anna are extremely competent professionals, and I will highly recommend both of them for your doula needs. We are forever grateful for your help, thanks so much for being there when we needed you the most!!

-N and S

November 18, 2013