Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
There is no way for me to encapsulate in words just how amazing Katie is at what she does. My husband and I interviewed three doulas - Katie happened to be our first. Immediately after the interview, I told multiple people that the other ones would have to be Mary Poppins to top our interview and impressions of Katie. She was incredibly informed and supportive through the end of my pregnancy; we had two meetings with her and then my delivery. As many know, you never know what to expect when it comes to birthing babies. After an 85 hour labor that resulted in an unfortunately medically necessitated cesearan, I don't know what I would have done if it hadn't been for Katie encouraging both me and my husband throughout the entire process to make the most informed decisions in a labor that had many twists and turns and ultimately some pretty intense curveballs. I went into natural labor on a Saturday night and Katie was there overnight for periodic inspirational text message and phone call check ins as things progressed and then spent most of Sunday with me as labor was intensifying. She stayed in close contact after the therapeutic rest recommendation that first night, all throughout the second day, was instrumental in how I approached the second night's recommendations, and was a constant companion during my 12 hour induction and ultimately to my husband after my complicated cesarean while he waited for me to leave the OR. She stayed in contact with me well into the postpartum period and I am honored to say a friendship has emerged from this partnership that I cherish. There is no better doula than Katie Richardson. The girl knows her stuff and really makes even the most challenging of births doable and enjoyable. I cannot recommend her enough!
-Elizabeth Wanczak
January 16, 2016
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
