Testimonial for Kelly Sunshine CD(DONA)
Kelly came highly recommended by a friend who had worked with her and after meeting Kelly at 6 weeks pregnant, we were so excited to work with her ourselves. Kelly was so supportive throughout labor and delivery and was always excited for an update pre-labor and delivery. Knowing she'd be with us during L&D gave us such peace of mind leading up to it and we were not dissapointed. Kelly worked so well with hospital staff and was so wonderful in helping us. My husband described having her with as having a sister who was also a nurse with us in the room. Kelly engaged with us when needed but also hung back during times, as well, allowing my husband and I to have some time, too. While we had originally planned on having an unmedicated delivery, I knew a few weeks before I delivered that I would need to have an epidural for medical reasons. Kelly was so knowledgable about that process and was able to help position and move me appropriately once I got the epidural so that we were able to avoid a c-section. After birth, Kelly was so helpful with breastfeeding for the first time and made sure we were settled before she left. Her follow up visit to our home was much needed--her reassurance and knowledge once again put me at ease. Finally, the birth pictures she took were just amazing. They captured things I didn't remember and I didn't even notice her taking them. While this is not the reason I will absolutely have Kelly at my next birth, I can't imagine not having these pictures and could not be more grateful for the way she unabotrusively captured the incredible moments that she did. I HIGHLY recommend working with Kelly, and my husband (who was not initially sold on the idea of hiring a doula) could not agree more. We are so grateful for Kelly's natural and strong nurturing and her incredible knowlege and comfort with the L&D process and her ability to support us.
-Nina Tinsley
June 24, 2015
Kelly Sunshine CD(DONA)
Sunshine Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2350
