Testimonial for Katherine Creamer
I knew early on in my pregnancy that I wanted to hire a doula. I was planning to have a natural birth at a birthing center, and had friends who said that using a doula during their natural birth was worth every penny. I would have to agree wholeheartedly. Katherine was referred to us by the birthing center and they couldn't have made a better recommendation! From the moment we met with Katherine at the first home visit, she exuded the most calming and reassuring presence. Even before the actual labor, Katherine was available and was great at keeping in touch, texting to check in about how I was feeling and if I had any concerns or questions. During labor, Katherine and my husband made a great team. One of them was constantly (and I mean for every single contraction during a 20+ hour labor) at my back to provide counter-pressure or massage. She also provided continuous encouragement and emotional support-- letting me know if I needed to relax in certain areas or just telling me that I was doing a great job. Unfortunately, I had to be transported to the hospital for an emergency c-section, and Katherine came to check on me there (even after the marathon of laboring at the birthing center). Perhaps more than anything, Katherine provided crucial support in the postpartum period. Her home visit after the baby was born was incredibly helpful as she gave us some very valuable tips on how to soothe our newborn-- still the only trick that works for him! I also ended up having some postpartum complications and Katherine even was able to connect me to someone else in her network for extra support. Overall, I can't say enough about our experience with her. My husband even said to me during labor, "I'm so happy you pushed to get a doula. I couldn't have done this by myself." Her knowledge, guidance and reassurance made all the difference in the world!
-Christy Decker
December 27, 2015
Katherine Creamer
Your Birth Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $1400 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
