Testimonial for Kathleen Wilson
I first heard about doulas back in college (a friend did a study about the bonding between mother/baby when a doula was involved). Listening to her 15 years ago planted the seed that a doula (whatever that was), was for me.
I met with Kathleen and new quickly she was the doula for me. Her vibe is great - calming, reassuring, educational, a listener. I couldn't "sign-up" for her services quickly enough. She educated me on all the decisions of labor/birth/post-partum...things I never thought of. Kathleen had met my OB (known in the doula community for performing elective c-sections) and was excited to work with her. Kathleen attended a doctor visit with me -- my doctor seemed surprised since no other doula had ever made an office vist before.
When I started labor I called Kathleen to give her a status update. She sounded exhausted, but asked me if I wanted her to come to me. When she met me at the hospital you would never have known she had just attended another client birth 8 hours earlier (I later learned I was the first time she ever attended two births in 1 day, let alone 12 hours). She quickly got me focusing on the task at hand. We worked on the birth ball (great invention), counterpressure on my back, aromatherapy, breathing exercises and guided relaxation. When I had my first sign of transition I remember telling Kathleen I couldn't do this, her response was that i WAS doing it & would continue to do it to bring that baby down.
I can't say enough about the constant support Kathleen offered me & my husband. With her help I was able to have the birth experience I always wanted. Thanks Kathleen, you hold a special place in my heart -- one that can never be matched.
-Tracey Medford
October 28, 2010
Kathleen Wilson
Labor Enabler
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2900
