Testimonial for Kathy Bradley, IBCLC, CD, ICCE
Kathy was our doula for the birth of both of our children. She was incredibly professional, personable, and SO knowledgeable. Both births were very different - the first came after 36 hours of labor, the second came after just 4 hours of labor. Having Kathy in my corner (and just a phone call away) was such a critical part of my support system through both births.
Prior to the birth of my first child, my husband and I moved to Orlando just 5 weeks before my due date - thousands of miles away from family, friends, and my OB practice. Finding Kathy, and having her support us through not only preparing for the birth of our first child, but also through the process of navigating a new city, new medical system, new hospital was such a blessing. Kathy talked me through those 36 long hours of labor, and helped me deliver our first child the way I wanted to - no epidural! Kathy also acted as our lactation consultant while I struggled with supply and breast feeding. After a lot of work, and tears, and patience, we were able to make breast feeding work for us - that victory I don't think I could have accomplished without Kathy's support as well.
When it came time for baby number two, I knew I had to have Kathy in my corner again. And she didn't disappoint. My second labor was fast and furious. By the time I got to the hospital I was 8cm dilated, and Kathy stayed on the phone with me, talking me through contractions as she drove to meet us for delivery. She talked me through every step of the labor and delivery again (which was surprisingly disorienting since it happend so fast). Her knowledge, her patience, her compassion were invaluable. I could not recommend her more highly, and could not be more grateful that she was our doula!
-Alison Franks
April 27, 2016
Kathy Bradley, IBCLC, CD, ICCE
Childbirth Concierge
Birth Fee: $700 to $1475
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $55
