Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)

Katie Richardson is a wonderful doula. She helped us with the birth of our second child with very good results. My first son was born in a hospital and I was given pitocin and an epidural. It wasn't a good experience since we felt that the nurses and doctor did not communicate well with us and the pain level was incredibly high despite the pain medication. For my second son we chose a birthing center without pain medication. We prepared by going to classes for the Bradley Method. Katie went to one lesson with us to meet our teacher, ask questions, and to see what kinds of techniques worked best for us. During the deliver she was incredibly supportive. She stayed with us and provided assistance to both me and my husband but would also discretely give us privacy when we needed it. She would rub and push on my back during contractions while my husband read to me and that combination seemed to help me through the most. The pain level seemed about the same as my first labor but I was much calmer and comfortable in large part to Katie's help. She is a great doula and I would recommend her to anyone!

-Jennifer R

February 28, 2011