Testimonial for Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Hiring Katie is one of the best decisions that we made for our birth experience. Zack and I felt that we were pretty well prepared for the experience of childbirth as we had taken the Bradley Method course (12 weeks of classes) and taken classes at Baby and Company where we planed to deliver as well. When it came down to it, I think having Katie there was more important than all of the other preparation we had done combined. I went into labor Wednesday evening and very quickly progressed to what we thought was transition-- my contractions were 3 minutes apart and I was throwing up so we called Katie to meet us at the birth center. When we arrived it turns out I was only 2cm dilated so we were sent home. Katie met is back at our house and proceeded to stay with us while I labored for another 5 hours before heading back to the birth center. Once there, she was fantastic help. She held my hand and encouraged me through every contraction and when I really felt like I couldn't do it anymore she reminded me that I am strong and literally made to bring our child into the world. I wound up with a uterine infection and had to transfer to the hospital mid-labor and it was amazing having Katie there to help with the medical staff. She made sure that we were able to follow our birth plan to the best of our ability and when we had to make decisions that we didn't want to have to make (like choosing to have Pitocin administred), she was a wealth of knowledge and reassurance that we were making the best decision for our family. If we decide to add to our family, she will be the first person I call.
-Kathryn Tyminski
May 12, 2016
Katie Richardson, CD(DONA)
Nashville Doula Katie/Placenta Encapsulation
Birth Fee: $1200
