Testimonial for Kathleen Wilson
Kathleen was my doula last year, with my second baby...my VBAC baby! I was recommended her by a good friend, and I'm SO SO thankful that I was! She and her apprentice, Erin, were completely invaluable to me, not only while I was in labor, but also throughout my pregnancy! She really opened my eyes to the CHOICES I had in my pregnancy, labor and delivery, that I never knew I had. Who knew that a mom actually has choices, and doesn't have to be forced into things, even if they choose to have a hospital birth. It was so nice knowing someone would have my back.
I chose to have a hospital birth, and am so thankful that I found a doula who was fully supportive of that. I always had this preconceived notion that doulas would only work with home-birth moms, and was so happy to find that thats not the case with Kathleen! Also, while it wasn't in my original plan, I did end up asking for an epidural during labor. I remember my sister asking me "did you really even need a doula, with an epidural?"...the simple answer: YES! Kathleen provided SO much support and comfort to me, even if it was just assuring, and reassuring me that everything was going well. I was especially thankful for her when my epidural wore off! She and Erin were definitely put to work after that point!!
Moral of the story: I know that I COULD have rocked my VBAC without Kathleen, but I wouldn't WANT to! I definitely hope to have her by my side again, whenever we welcome our future children!
-Courtney O
April 16, 2015
Kathleen Wilson
Labor Enabler
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2900
