Testimonial for Kelly Sunshine CD(DONA)
I was referred to Kelly Sunshine through a friend who is a labor nurse at the Honor Health hospital on Shea and 90th. My friend's sister-in-law had hired Kelly for her birth and had a fantastic experience. I also had a fantastic experience from start to finish. During my first meeting with Kelly, she clearly explained her services, listened to the type of birth experience I wanted (natural, unmedicated), and even provided a recommendation for a new OB since I wasn't happy with my current one. The OB ended up being a real winner!
Throughout my pregnancy, Kelly and I would check in to make sure everything was going smoothly. A few weeks prior to my delivery, Kelly and her backup doula came to my house to go through our plan and help set my husband and I up for success as the labor started. She also brought over a pre-delivery and post-delivery kit which you can purchase for $50. For me, it was definitely worth the purchase! They also left me with pain management techniques and instructions for the big event of when to contact them and head to the hospital.
On the actual delivery day, I had a very fast labor and delivery. From the time my water broke until my son was delivered was 5 hours. Kelly met my husband and I at the hospital, and was a sight for sore eyes. I was in extreme pain since my body was moving quickly through the labor, and Kelly worked well with the nurses to get me in a tub, use massage, and help with breathing techniques. The pain was disorienting, and I don't know if I could have done an umedicated labor if Kelly was not there to help and to tell me how close I was to being done - she's very honest about if you can do it and are close or not. My husband and I are truly thankful for her and happy we got the experience we wanted. Once we were back home, she checked in with us again and followed up with pictures and our birth. We would definitely hire her again for another pregnancy! She's great!
-Gabriella Young
February 11, 2016
Kelly Sunshine CD(DONA)
Sunshine Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2350
