Testimonial for Katherine Creamer
We started meeting when I was about thirty weeks pregnant, and I was terrified of labor. My first labor had an epidural and my second was all-natural, but very traumatic. (Super fast after hours of stalling and a nurse who kept "reassuring" me that "some women just can't handle the pain -- uh, transition, anyone?) I was having panic attacks for months.
Katherine completely understood. After months of doctors and nurses poo-pooing everything I said about my fast labors, it was SUCH a relief to have someone say, "Yes! I know what you're going through!" She was always there to answer my questions (even the really awkward ones) and would send little pictures and notes of encouragement that always seemed perfectly timed. She walked with me when I was stuck in weeeeks of prodromal labor. She explained what prodromal labor was!
When the big night arrived, my labor went exactly as I had feared: my water broke at midnight and there was no time for an epidural! There was puking and crazy pain, but... It was so healing. Katherine was the second person at the hospital, and was super respectful of my husband and my wants. Because of her encouragement and understanding in the weeks prior, I was able to breathe through each contraction, no screaming or writhing or shaking. I was actually surprised when I had to push! (There was definitely screaming then, mind.)
After, Katherine was super attentive, and offered me a post-labor granola bar, which was literal heaven in my poor empty tummy. She's checked up on my new arrival and me multiple times since and has offered invaluable advice on post-partum healing and nursing.
If you're looking for a compassionate, encouraging, client-focused doula, look no further.
From my husband: "She was awesome, and she got to the hospital super fast. Plus, anyone willing to wipe puk eoff your face is pretty cool. I liked her." (He's a man of few words... :) That is high praise.)
-Stevie Matus
August 18, 2015
Katherine Creamer
Your Birth Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1400 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
