Testimonial for Katie Miles
I've known Katie a long time. We met back in our school days. I think it was middle school, or high school. We ran around with the same group of friends.
I moved away for college at 18 and ended up back in the Wichita area over ten years later. This time my husband was with me and we knew we wanted children at some point and I knew I wanted a natural childbirth without many of the interventions that come with hospital births. When I became pregnant, I looked into getting a midwife and we considered a doula, too. I found out Katie became a doula by chatting with her on FB. My husband and I thought that maybe we would skip a doula, because of cost, but I changed my mind and went for it. My husband wasn't sure why we needed a doula. He said that he could provide all the help I would need. Boy, did he change his tune after the birth of our daughter two weeks ago!
In labor, Katie came over when my husband needed a nap and later left her comfort tools (massage items, oils, rebozos) so my husband and I could labor at home a bit longer. When contractions became stronger, we called Katie back and she stayed with us during some of the harder labor at home. She knew techniques that my husband didn't know (though he took a Bradley class with me over the summer) and her hip presses really helped me out during back labor. I felt like Katie could tell what I needed sometimes without my saying anything and saying something became tough during more difficult contractions!
What ended up being a long labor was made much more comfortable with Katie there. When I wanted to try different positions she went with it even when the midwife suggested otherwise. I always felt like she was in my corner and very supportive of my wishes. Katie came back after the birth of our daughter to check on us and offer breastfeeding and babywearing advice. Katie's calm demeanor and expertise really helped both of us out and we are so glad we hired her on!
-Mae Lin Young
December 21, 2015
Katie Miles
New Moon Holistic Doula Care
Birth Fee: $600 to $2600
Postpartum Rate: $25 to $35
