Testimonial for Kathleen Wilson
I was a little apprehensive about hiring a doula – I wasn’t sure it was for me, and wondered if it would be strange having someone other than my husband and myself in the delivery room, but decided to do some research so as to make an informed choice. When we first met Kathleen, my husband and I immediately took to her warm and fun personality. I appreciated her down to earth nature and straight talking, as well as her great sense of humor about what can be slightly awkward topics! Towards the end of my pregnancy, Kathleen identified that baby seemed to be in a less than optimal position, so showed me some exercises to help baby to turn into the LOA position to help with an easier and faster labor, to try and help with my goal of remaining unmedicated through labor. These exercises ended up working, and baby was lined up perfectly in the final weeks of pregnancy – I was so grateful for the advice received! Once labor got going after my waters were broken, I called Kathleen who arrived quickly and set about helping to make me comfortable with acupressure techniques, and assisting in my breathing and visualization techniques. In the end labor was calm, comfortable and quick – made quicker I’m sure by Kathleen reminding me to change positions frequently to help baby move down (I’m positive I would have forgotten to do this on my own), and guiding me into those positions. The positions certainly worked, with a pushing stage of only a few minutes! She also made sure that I had everything that I needed at all times – it was wonderful having someone who was there just for me! At no point was her presence intrusive on this special time for my husband, baby and I – we were very grateful to have her with us, and for her part in helping me to have a wonderful, empowered and unmedicated birth. I would highly recommend Kathleen to those considering hiring a doula!!
-Clare Simmons
October 19, 2015
Kathleen Wilson
Labor Enabler
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2900
