Our decision to hire Katherine as our birth doula was one of the best decisions we've made. She has been there for me in the last few months of my pregnancy, during my emergency C-Section, and the weeks since the arrival of our baby boy. I cannot imagine the past few months without her encouragement and support. I had a very emotional pregnancy because of a second trimester loss last year and several scares this pregnancy. When my husband and I first met Katherine at our home, we immediately felt comfortable with her. She really cared about finding out the type of birth that we needed and wanted. She also understands my husbands often sarcastic humor, which is a plus!
During the last months of my pregnancy, Katherine knew the type of emotional support that I needed without me having to ask and, in my opinion, went out of her way to constantly check on me to see how I was doing. She knew when to lend a ear, and when to give some tough love! She always remembered when I had a doctor's appointment and made sure that she followed up with me. When I noticed that my baby wasn't moving, she was the first person that I texted. I went to the hospital right away, and she came within a moment's notice (this was a month before my due date). Even though we ended up having a C-Section, Katherine was an integral part of my baby's birth. She kept my husband calm while I was being prepped for surgery, she provided words of comfort and encouragement during the surgery, and she made sure I understood what happened after the fact (I was very confused during the whole ordeal since I was rushed to surgery with not much time for explanation).
Although I can't speak to having Katherine as a birth doula in the capacity of a natural birth, she has been an anchor for me, especially in the days leading up to the C-Section, and the days immediately after. As soon as I find out I'm pregnant again (sometime down the road), Katherine will be one of the first people we call!
-Nell Horowitz
May 29, 2014
Dare Alla Luce Doula
Birth Fee: Not specified