Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
I am happy to endorse Katie as a Doula. My husband actually found her as we searched for a doula during my pregnancy. Katie was so kind and easy going, while knowledgeable and versed in all things birthing. We had planned for a natural birth and against all odds our little one had no intention of coming out. After a long and very hard decision, my husband and I decided to opt for a scheduled cesarean. I was even partially ashamed of the choice, and made him call Katie to tell her. She was NOTHING BUT SUPPORTIVE. Her actual worry was that we wouldn't want her there...and that couldn't have been more wrong. Katie met us at the hospital and was our only support that we would allow until after the baby arrived. We wanted our first moments with our baby to be just ours, but knew that we needed someone. Her relaxed and sweet manner helped keep us both calm as the hospital staff prepped us for surgery. Katie waited outside during the operation and was able to rejoin us in the recovery room. As my husband went out to call our families, Katie was the support I needed in recovery. With her knowledge she helped me to make decisions that aided my healing and gave me confidence and security during such an emotional time.
I also opted for placenta encapsulation with Katie. I couldn't feel more thankful that I made this decision. As a person prone to depression, I wanted to take all the precautions I could to beat any potential baby blues. I am happy to report that I have felt wonderful during the past year and only used my capsules for 2 weeks. I am saving the remaining for other difficult times like weaning and menopause. I believe that this treatment helped significantly and would do it again with another pregnancy.
Katie will always be a special person to our family and we are so thankful to have found her.
-Amanda Safford
April 27, 2016
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
