Testimonial for Kathleen Stanford
We moved to the Okanagan in the final weeks of pregnancy so we were certain that there would be no Doulas available on such short notice. Despite the tight timeline for establishing a working relationship and the fact that we were staying in interim accomodations until we could get into our new home, Kathleen was willing to work around the unusual circumstances.
Kathleen was very personable, approachable, and knowledgeable. On the rare occasion that she happened to not know the answer to a question, she followed up immediately with resources, additional research and lending materials. She was great about providing guidance without judgement and ensuring that we had all the information we needed going forward in the final few weeks towards labour and the birthing room. She ensured that we knew the types of issues we might encounter, and the types of questions that might arise in the birthing process that we would want to be prepared for in advance.
It turned out that we were induced early and weren't able to stick with our original schedule, but Kathleen happened to be in the hospital with another client. With the other cient's blessing, she was able to attend and support us through the final minutes of our birth. Kathleen checked in with us in the hospital after the birth, as well as with a home visit in the first weeks. We've already recommended the Doula experience to co-workers, and did not hesitate to pass Kathleen's name along. She made a huge difference in the final weeks and moments of our pregnancy.
-Mike Moyer
November 07, 2015
Kathleen Stanford
All Birth
Birth Fee: Not specified
