Testimonial for Kathleen Wilson
My second experience with Kathleen as my birth doula was even more incredible than the first. Sometimes I feel like the first never ended because Kathleen became a part of our family during my sister's births and then my own.
My second pregnancy brought about many hurdles and a range of emotions throughout those "9 months". From a broken arm, surgery to repair the break to keep the arm usable, to repeated ultrasounds to check our baby's heart, and finally to the diagnosis of a heart defect that would require surgery, Kathleen assured us she would be by our side. And she was. Through chats on the phone, meetings in person, hugs, tears, and sharing her own experiences and extreme knowledge throughout our entire situation, Kathleen allowed us to never feel like we were alone in what became our new normal: a life in pediatric cardiology.
Kathleen was an invaluable resource for us. My heart baby was my intended VBAC and I could feel my own heart shutting down as I prepared for his birth and what I believed would be disappointment in ending up with a repeat cesarean. Kathleen never lost the faith and continued to instill her knowledge and experience to help us with positioning, rebozo exercises, spinning baby techniques, chiropractic and nutritional advice and what was probably the most important part, helping my husband calm his fears, answer his questions, and give him the courage to be my support when labor finally began.
Kathleen's journey doesn't just begin and end with a baby. You become part of her life. She was with us and checking on us through surgeries and hospital stays and continues to be at the forefront of my mind when I think of our warrior's birthday and pregnancy. I'm forever grateful for Kathleen and have been truly blessed by her addition to my life. <3
-Aubrey Heimbaugh
February 05, 2015
Kathleen Wilson
Labor Enabler
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2900
